Denver Broncos key in search of historic milestones against Cleveland Browns on MNF

THE Denver Broncos they are 7-5 and control the seventh spot in the AFC playoffs – the last place in the dance. With five games left, it’s possible Denver squanders this playoff spot, which is why the team needs to keep their foot to the metal.

It starts by eliminating a 3-8 Cleveland Browns team on Monday Night Football. Cleveland’s record is nothing to write home about, but it’s particularly significant that since Jameis Winston took over as starting quarterback, the Browns are 2-2.

So this isn’t exactly a team that looks forward to the gentle exit from the offseason and goes on a vacation in the sun. The Browns are still throwing a lot of hay, after knocking down the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, and even though their playoff hopes are almost nil, nothing satisfies such a team than demanding a pound of flesh from a potential contender and knocking him out.

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 relevant. Let’s examine.

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

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

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

Cooper needs 1.5 sacks to tie defensive tackle Shelby Harris for the fourth-most quarterback takedowns by a seventh-round pick in team history. However, it should be noted that Cooper was drafted by the Broncos. Harris was not.

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

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

Sutton needs a receiving touchdown to become the 10th player in club history to record at least six receiving scores in three seasons.

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