Key Denver Broncos in search of historical milestones against the Cleveland Browns at MNF

Denver Broncos sit at 7-5 and control the seventh AFC playoff spot – the last spot in the dance. With five games left to play, there is a possibility that Denver could miss out on that playoff spot, so the team has to keep the pedal to the metal.

It starts with a win over 3-8. Cleveland Browns detachment on Monday night football. There’s nothing special about Cleveland’s record, but what’s significant is that the Browns are 2-2 since Jameis Winston took over as the starting quarterback.

So this is not exactly a team that is looking forward to a pleasant end to the offseason and heading off on a sunny vacation. The Browns still throw haymakers very hard after throwing the ball away. Pittsburgh Steelers Last week, and while their playoff hopes were all but dashed, nothing satisfies a team like demanding a pound of meat from a potential opponent and knocking them down.

Collectively, the Broncos have a lot to play for, including extending their winning streak to three games. On an individual level, several Broncos are approaching milestones and statistical marks that make them historically significant. Let’s take a look.

Nix needs to record at least 200 passing yards, two passing touchdowns and no interceptions on Sunday to become the first rookie in NFL history to make it four in a row.

Allen needs one sack to set a new career record for most quarterback takedowns recorded in a season.

Bonitto needs one sack to become the first Bronco since 2018 to have at least one sack in 10 games in a season.

Cooper needs 1.5 sacks to tie defensive tackle Shelby Harris for the fourth-most takedowns by a seventh-round pick by a quarterback in team history. Although it’s worth noting that Cooper was drafted by the Broncos. Harris was not.

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Lutz needs two points to become the fourth-fastest rusher in NFL history and reach 1,000 career points.

Surtain needs two defensive passes to become the first Bronco in team history to record 10 pass breakups in each of his first four seasons.

Sutton needs one reception to become the 10th player in club history with at least six receptions in three seasons.

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