The Denver Broncos are now the hottest team in the NFL following their exciting 21-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. From a dismal 1-5 start to a.500 squad at 5-5 and in the thick of the AFC playoff conversation, they have won four straight games.
As for the power rankings, the Broncos were bottom-feeders for a good part of the year. However, four straight wins, including victories over the Chiefs, on the road vs. the Bills, and against a hot Vikings team have them rising up the rankings.
So, here is where the experts around the web have the Broncos ranked in their power rankings after their fourth straight victory.
In the past three games, Denver’s defense has forced 12 turnovers — that’s more takeaways that six teams have produced all season. In related news, the Broncos are suddenly rolling, winning four straight after the 1-5 start. It should be noted the run defense has been a problem in the past couple games, but they’re making it work. The offense moved the ball fairly well against the Vikings, and though settling for five field goals (four in the red zone) will sometimes come back to bite a team, Denver finished it off with the late TD drive. It was Russell Wilson to Courtland Sutton again, their fifth straight game connecting for a touchdown and the second straight that they did so in spectacular fashion. Four of the final seven games are on the road, but the Broncos have completely turned their season around.
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