ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos had one of the worst tackling performances of the past decade in the NFL on Monday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs.
According to Next Gen Stats, the Broncos had 28 missed tackles, had a nearly 30 percent missed tackle rate and allowed 247 yards following missed tackles.
It was a night to forget from Denver‘s usually dominant defense.
But they aren’t trying to forget it. They’re trying to learn from it.
Sep 14, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson (10) avoids the tackle of Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
On Thursday, following their first practice since the 31-10 loss, Pat Surtain II gave very candid and eye-opening insight as to why the Broncos struggled so much bringing down Kenneth Walker and the Chiefs.
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