The Broncos are one of the best teams in the NFL this season at keeping possession, as evidenced by their high ranking in 10-play drives.
Denver’s 16 drives of at least 10 plays tie for third in the NFL.
The Broncos have scored on eight drives of at least 70 yards this season, including a 12-play, 98-yard march that forced overtime in the Broncos’ victory against New England.
Of the Broncos’ 25 scoring drives this season (13 touchdowns and 12 field goals), they have averaged 7.9 plays, 59.1 yards and 3:33 minutes in duration.
Most 10-play drives in the NFL this season
Team … Poss. … 10-play drives … Pct.
1. New England … 78 … 19 … 24.4%
2. N.Y. Jets … 103 … 17 … 16.5%
3. Denver … 77 … 16 … 20.8%
3. Indianapolis … 74 … 16 … 21.6%
3. Miami … 76 … 16 … 21.1%
3. N.Y. Giants … 96 … 16 … 16.7%
3. Pittsburgh … 75 … 16 … 21.3%
Broncos’ touchdown drives of at least 70 yards
Game … Plays … Yds. … Time
1. vs. N.E. (1-0/11) … 12 … 98 … 4:38
2. vs. N.E. (1-0/11) … 10 … 90 … 5:03
3. at Cin. (9/13) … 2 … 87 … 0:27
4. at Bal. (1-1/1) … 10 … 86 … 5:00
5. vs. Cle. (9/20) … 7 … 82 … 3:45
6. at Oak. (9/27) … 8 … 80 … 4:03
7. vs. S.D. (1-0/19) … 9 … 77 … 4:14
8. vs. Dal. (1-0/3) … 3 … 73 … 1:01
