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‘[We] just have to keep building off of it’: Denver’s defense shines in the red zone, continues 2026 success in Week 7

"We invest a lot into red zone, so when we see success there, it means a lot," defensive lineman Zach Allen said. "We’re excited about it.”

By Susanna Weir · Denver Broncos

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 5:15 AM

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Denver's defense led a Week 7 victory over Arizona, holding the Cardinals to 1-of-5 in the red zone.
Linebacker Alex Singleton led the defense with 19 total tackles, one sack, and two quarterback hits.
The Broncos sacked Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett three times and recorded 13 quarterback hits.

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The Denver Broncos' defense delivered a dominant red-zone performance in their Week 7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Arizona. Denver held the Cardinals to just 1-of-5 in the red zone and 5-of-17 on third-down conversions, securing their largest margin of victory of the 2026 season.

Playing without injured starters Pat Surtain II and Talanoa Hufanga, the defense recorded three sacks on quarterback Jacoby Brissett and 13 quarterback hits. Linebacker Alex Singleton paced the team with 19 total tackles, while cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian added three passes defensed under head coach Sean Payton.

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