When you think of the Peyton Manning-led Broncos, you think of offense. But that offense has been mostly absent (relative to where it's been) over the last two weeks -- weeks that are incredibly important to Denver's playoff picture -- and it's been the team defense that's stepped up.

Entering Week 15, Denver's defense ranked 13th according to our schedule-adjusted metrics. That rank will only rise after holding the Chargers to just 10 points on Sunday. Use this as a friendly reminder that the Broncos aren't good only because of their offense.