As the Denver Broncos resume their season after a bye week, discussions are focused on enhancing performance in two critical areas: penalties and turnover margin. Head Coach Sean Payton emphasized the importance of these aspects during a team meeting, highlighting the favorable position the team occupies for playoff seeding.
Focus on Key Areas for Improvement
Payton remarked on the significance of addressing penalties, noting that they often hamper the team’s progress. The Broncos have incurred double-digit penalties in five games this season, including four during their current winning streak. Additionally, they have racked up over 100 penalty yards on three occasions.
The Importance of Turnover Margin
Turnover margin is another focal point for the Broncos. So far, the Denver offense has recorded just 12 turnovers, ranking them among the lowest in the NFL. Conversely, their defense has generated only nine takeaways, placing them at the lower end of the league. Improving this statistic could be pivotal as the team heads into the final stretch of the season.
- Penalties: Five games with double-digit penalties this season.
- Penalty yards: Over 100 yards on three occasions.
- Turnovers: 12 giveaways, tied for the 10th fewest in the NFL.
- Takeaways: Only nine, among the league’s fewest.
Team Outlook and Determination
Players like kicker Wil Lutz have expressed confidence in the team’s potential for improvement. Lutz noted Payton’s intense focus on winning and his ability to instill this mentality in the players. “He’s brought in guys who are addicted to winning,” Lutz stated, emphasizing a collective drive among the team.
The Broncos are committed to transforming recent successes into a sustained pattern of winning. With the season’s final quarter approaching, the focus remains on progress. “No one’s looking in the rearview mirror. We’re all looking forward,” Lutz added.
The Broncos aim to return to their historic winning ways, leveraging their strong leadership and determination as they work towards securing the best possible playoff seed.
