Through 10 games, the Denver Broncos are on track to set the NFL record for sacks in a season
Following a 1-2 start to the 2025 season, the Denver Broncos have powered through with seven straight victories. Their record now stands at 8-2 after securing a 10-7 win on Thursday Night Football (TNF).
Las Vegas struck first in Week 10, scoring a touchdown and taking a 7-0 lead. Nevertheless, Denver’s defense kept the Raiders from scoring again for the rest of the contest. While the Broncos’ offense faced difficulties as well, they managed to put up 10 points and emerged victorious. As of now, the Broncos have amassed 46 sacks through their initial 10 games of 2025, positioning them to potentially break the NFL record for sacks in a single season.
Denver’s defense is performing at an exceptional level during the first ten weeks.
Broncos recorded SIX sacks against LV, pushing their overall tally to 46 after 10 games
That exceeds the total sacks of over 25 teams from the entire previous season pic.twitter.com/zuCVtILu36
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) November 7, 2025
In Week 10’s TNF matchup, both offenses faced challenges, but it was Geno Smith from the Raiders who continuously dealt with pressure throughout the night. Las Vegas attempted to control the clock with their running game, but Denver’s defense held firm. Ashton Jeanty rushed the ball 19 times for 60 yards and found the end zone. Despite Jeanty’s solid effort, it was overshadowed by the lack of offensive production from the Raiders. Geno Smith concluded the evening with 143 passing yards, without any touchdowns, and one interception.
Denver’s defense was relentless towards the quarterback all night. They wrapped up the game with 22 pressures, 11 quarterback hits, six sacks, and one interception. Geno Smith and the Raiders were unable to break through against the Broncos on TNF. Denver’s total of 46 sacks is a remarkable achievement for the first 10 games of the 2025 season, putting them on a path to surpass a record that has stood for more than 40 years.
Broncos defense against the Raiders:
6 sacks 11 QB hits 22 QB pressures 1 INT pic.twitter.com/KiejWHT90c
— NFL+ (@NFLPlus) November 7, 2025
The Chicago Bears set a team record with 72 sacks during the 1984 season. Currently, Denver is pacing for 78 sacks throughout the 2025 season. Their defense is demonstrating an incredible performance as the year begins. Will the Broncos maintain this level of production in their last seven games? Leading the charge for Denver this season is Nik Bonitto with 9.5 sacks, ranking third in the NFL. He notched 1.5 sacks on TNF against the Raiders.
Jonathan Cooper is positioned fifth in the NFL with 7.5 sacks in 2025. Furthermore, Zach Allen is tied for 11th place with 6.0 sacks so far this season. As a collective unit, Denver has tallied 45 sacks to date—17 more than the next closest team. The Broncos relied heavily on their pass rush during the Week 10 game versus the Raiders. It was a low-scoring affair won through defensive prowess, special teams, and favorable field position. Next up for Denver is a matchup against the Chiefs in Week 11, followed by a bye in Week 12.
Published: 2025-11-07 16:30:00
source: sportslens.org
