**All-world defense: ** Denver's defense ranks 1st in passer rating allowed (68.6), sacks (36) and QB hits (95) this season.
**Tough road ahead: ** The Broncos have the toughest remaining strength of schedule in the NFL (opponents have a combined record of 35-13).
**Late surge: ** The Broncos lead the NFL in fourth-quarter point differential (+78), but rank 31st in first-quarter point differential (-37).
**RB issues: **Devontae Booker has averaged 2.8 yards per carry in his five starts since C.J. Anderson went to injured reserve.
**Achilles heel: ** The Denver defense allows 122.8 rush yards per game (28th in NFL) and 4.2 yards per carry (T-17th).