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Blocked Field Goals & Rapid Penalties: An unprecedented surge in blocked kicks—15 through six weeks—reflects how defenses are adapting, leading to unpredictable game-turning moments. Teams are exploiting tendencies of long snappers and kickers, resulting in chaos during crucial moments.
Denver Broncos’ Historic Defense: The Broncos are obliterating previous franchise records with 30 sacks in just six games, pacing to shatter the NFL record of 84 sacks in a season. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has dialed up blitzes at an extraordinary rate, turning Denver into a fortress.