Broncos focus on tackling after 28 missed chances against Chiefs: ‘Unacceptable’
The Denver Broncos are focusing on tackling fundamentals after missing 28 tackles during their 31-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The team’s 29.8% missed tackle rate was the third highest in the NFL since 2018. Coaches labeled the performance unacceptable after allowing 247 yards resulting from missed tackles.
ENGLEWOOD — It’s back to basics for the Broncos defense. Denver missed 28 tackles in a Monday night loss, 31-10, to the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Broncos missed tackle rate (29.8%) was the third highest in an NFL game since 2018, according to Next Gen Stats. Their 247 missed tackle yards allowed were the […]
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