{"id":1315603,"date":"2019-10-13T23:32:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T05:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/denvers-defense-leads-broncos-past-titans-16-0\/"},"modified":"2019-10-13T23:32:00","modified_gmt":"2019-10-14T05:32:00","slug":"denvers-defense-leads-broncos-past-titans-16-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/local-news\/denvers-defense-leads-broncos-past-titans-16-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver\u2019s defense leads Broncos past Titans 16-0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"swift-gallery p402_hide\" readability=\"6.9507708953205\">\n<ul id=\"imageGallery-989264-452\" class=\"gallery list-unstyled\">\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | FR42408 AP | Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Walker, left, hauls down Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"1.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"14\">\n<p><strong>Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Walker, left, hauls down Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)<\/strong><br \/>AP | FR42408 AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Walker, left, hauls down Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-1-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-1.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | FR42408 AP | Denver Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson (22) reacts with teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"1\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"13\">\n<p><strong>Denver Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson (22) reacts with teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)<\/strong><br \/>AP | FR42408 AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-1.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Denver Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson (22) reacts with teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-2-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-2.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | AP | Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"1\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"13\">\n<p><strong>Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)<\/strong><br \/>AP | AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-2.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-3-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-3.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | FR42408 AP | Denver Broncos nose tackle Mike Purcell (98) reacts after a stop against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"0.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"12\">\n<p><strong>Denver Broncos nose tackle Mike Purcell (98) reacts after a stop against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)<\/strong><br \/>AP | FR42408 AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-3.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Denver Broncos nose tackle Mike Purcell (98) reacts after a stop against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-4-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-4.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | FR42408 AP | Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco (5) reacts towards field judge John Jenkins, right, after a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"2\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"15\">\n<p><strong>Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco (5) reacts towards field judge John Jenkins, right, after a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)<\/strong><br \/>AP | FR42408 AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-4.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco (5) reacts towards field judge John Jenkins, right, after a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-5-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-5.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | FR42408 AP | Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"1\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"13\">\n<p><strong>Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)<\/strong><br \/>AP | FR42408 AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-5.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-6-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-6.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | FR42408 AP | Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"1\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"13\">\n<p><strong>Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)<\/strong><br \/>AP | FR42408 AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-6.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-7-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-7.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | FR42408 AP | Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"1\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"13\">\n<p><strong>Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)<\/strong><br \/>AP | FR42408 AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-7.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-8-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-8.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | FR42408 AP | Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"1\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"13\">\n<p><strong>Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)<\/strong><br \/>AP | FR42408 AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-8.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-9-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-9.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | FR42408 AP | Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"1\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"13\">\n<p><strong>Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)<\/strong><br \/>AP | FR42408 AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-9.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-10-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-10.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | FR42408 AP | Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"1\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"13\">\n<p><strong>Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)<\/strong><br \/>AP | FR42408 AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-10.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-11-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-11.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | AP | Denver Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson (22) intercepts a pass as Tennessee Titans offensive guard Rodger Saffold chases during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"0.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"12\">\n<p><strong>Denver Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson (22) intercepts a pass as Tennessee Titans offensive guard Rodger Saffold chases during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)<\/strong><br \/>AP | AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-11.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Denver Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson (22) intercepts a pass as Tennessee Titans offensive guard Rodger Saffold chases during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-12-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-12.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | AP | Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"0.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"12\">\n<p><strong>Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)<\/strong><br \/>AP | AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-12.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-13-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-13.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | AP | Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"0.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"12\">\n<p><strong>Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)<\/strong><br \/>AP | AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-13.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-14-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-14.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | AP | Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"0.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"12\">\n<p><strong>Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)<\/strong><br \/>AP | AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-14.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-15-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-15.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"AP | AP | Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"0.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"12\">\n<p><strong>Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)<\/strong><br \/>AP | AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/Titans_Broncos_Football_89821-9ee26-15.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"caption-toggle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/sports\/denvers-defense-leads-broncos-past-titans-16-0\/#\" class=\"show-captions\">Show Captions<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/sports\/denvers-defense-leads-broncos-past-titans-16-0\/#\" class=\"hide-captions\">Hide Captions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">DENVER \u2014 On a day the Denver Broncos honored their past, their current roster put on a good, old-fashioned defensive destruction of the Tennessee Titans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The Broncos (2-4) blasted their way to seven sacks and three interceptions while sending Marcus Mariota to the bench and then stifling his backup, Ryan Tannehill, too, in a 16-0 win, their first shutout in two years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">They allowed just 204 yards on a day they honored recent Hall of Fame inductee Champ Bailey and other members of their all-time top 100 team including Rich \u201cTombstone\u201d Jackson, Dennis Smith and Karl Mecklenburg.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cI had it in my mind to put on a show for those guys,\u201d said cornerback Chris Harris Jr., whose interception just before halftime snapped Mariota\u2019s streak of 206 passes without being picked off. \u201cEspecially Champ, I told him I\u2019d give him my football from my 20th pick.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">This marked the first time Denver had seven sacks and three interceptions in a game since Sept. 16, 1984. It also happened three times in the 1970s and twice in the 1960s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Mariota was sacked three times and he was benched after Justin Simmons\u2019s interception early in the third quarter led to the game\u2019s only touchdown , a 2-yard run by Phillip Lindsay that made it 13-0.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cI was inaccurate today, didn\u2019t give our guys a chance to make plays,\u201d said Mariota, who was just 7-for-18 for 63 yards and a paltry passer rating of 9.5.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cWe\u2019re just trying to find a way to move the football, score some points,\u201d Titans coach Mike Vrabel said. \u201cOur defense was forcing them to kick field goals. We gave up the touchdown, but I felt like we were in the game and we needed to find a way to score.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">No such luck.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Tannehill was sacked four times and picked off by Kareem Jackson on Tennessee\u2019s final drive, which reached the Denver 5-yard line before two offensive penalties and a sack pushed the Titans (2-4) back to the 30-yard line.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cWe were very pumped ,\u201d Harris said of Jackson\u2019s interception with 1:30 remaining, which allowed Joe Flacco to kneel out the clock. \u201cWe wanted a shutout.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cIt\u2019s a lot of fun when you dominate, especially when you start the way we did,\u201d Jackson said of Denver\u2019s slow September in which they went three games without a sack and four without a takeaway. \u201cWe felt like we were close. We felt like we had to make one or two more plays and things would start to swing in our direction.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Tannehill was 13 of 16 for 144 yards but much of that came with the Broncos protecting the end zone late.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cI just wasn\u2019t good enough,\u201d Tannehill said. \u201cWe failed to put points on the board. You\u2019re not going to win any games if you can\u2019t put points on the board.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The Broncos, who haven\u2019t allowed a touchdown in nine quarters, host Kansas City (4-2) on Thursday night with the chance to get back into the AFC West race after starting the Vic Fangio era with four frustrating losses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cI\u2019m hyped up,\u201d Harris said. \u201cI can\u2019t wait. I\u2019m ready for the Chiefs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">BIG ADDITION<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The Broncos\u2019 winning streak coincides with the insertion of ILB Alexander Johnson into the starting lineup. Last week, he made his first start since Nov. 15, 2004, for Tennessee vs. Kentucky, and recorded nine tackles and an end zone interception against the Chargers. On Sunday, he had a team-leading nine tackles, two QB hits, 1\u00bd sacks and a tackle for loss.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cHe\u2019s been killing it since he stepped in, and I\u2019m happy for him,\u201d said Von Miller, who got half a sack.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Also collecting sacks for Denver were: DeMarcus Walker (two), Derek Wolfe (two) and Shelby Harris.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cIt\u2019s great,\u201d Miller said. \u201cWe just kept chipping away. You hit the rock 100 times and on the 101st blow it cracks for us. It\u2019s good to have so many guys have so much success today. We had three picks. Turnovers have been evading us all season long.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">PUNT PRACTICE<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Both Denver and Tennessee were 2 of 14 on third downs, leading to 17 punts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The first half featured more flags (10) and punts (11) than points (six), which came on two field goals by Brandon McManus, whose 53-yarder ended a skid in which he\u2019d missed seven straight from beyond 50 yards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">HALL OF FAME<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">At halftime, Pro Football Hall of Fame president David Baker presented Hall of Fame rings to Bailey and the family of late owner Pat Bowlen. Also, Bailey was inducted as the 33rd member of the team\u2019s Ring of Fame.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">INJURIES<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Titans ILB Jayon Brown (groin) left the game on Tennessee\u2019s second defensive snap.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders sat out the second half with a knee injury.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">UP NEXT<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText BoldIntro\">Titans: Host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText BoldIntro\">Broncos: Host the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Follow Arnie Melendrez Stapleton on Twitter: <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/arniestapleton\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/twitter.com\/arniestapleton<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">More AP NFL:&nbsp;https:\/\/apnews.com\/NFL and&nbsp;https:\/\/twitter.com\/AP\u2014NFL &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/sports\/denvers-defense-leads-broncos-past-titans-16-0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: Post Independent<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Walker, left, hauls down Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. 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