DENVER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 20: Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos celebrates forcing a third down in the second quarter during game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field At Mile High on November 20, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Top players: DT Zach Allen, DE Randy Gregory, LB Alex Singleton, CB Pat Surtain II, S Justin Simmons

This one wasn’t really close. The Broncos have far and away the best defense in the AFC West. They have the top linebacker corps, cornerbacks, and safety duo. Pro Football Focus named their secondary the fourth best in the league. And with the likes of Surtain and Simmons, there’s no question why.