{"id":1003764,"date":"2026-09-18T02:27:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T02:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1003764\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T02:27:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T02:27:14","slug":"pat-surtain-ii-candidly-pinpoints-why-the-denver-broncos-struggled-so-much-at-tackling-in-the-chiefs-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1003764\/","title":{"rendered":"Pat Surtain II candidly pinpoints why the Denver Broncos struggled so much at tackling in the Chiefs loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. \u2014 The Denver Broncos<\/a> had one of the worst tackling performances of the past decade in the NFL<\/a> on Monday Night Football<\/a> against the Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

It was a night to forget from Denver<\/a>\u2018s usually dominant defense.<\/p>\n

But they aren\u2019t trying to forget it. They\u2019re trying to learn from it.<\/p>\n

\"\"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<\/p>\n

On Thursday, following their first practice since the 31-10 loss<\/a>, Pat Surtain II<\/a> gave very candid and eye-opening insight as to why the Broncos struggled so much bringing down Kenneth Walker<\/a> and the Chiefs.<\/p>\n

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