Da’Ron Payne – Defensive Tackle, Washington Commanders
It is no shock that the weak link for this Broncos defense has been against the run, allowing over 115 yards on the ground per game. This position of need was accentuated in last week’s loss against the Los Angeles Rams with Cam Akers scoring three touchdowns. Payne has racked up 9.5 sacks and 16 tackles for loss this season, as a part of the Commanders’ elite defensive line. If the Broncos’ secondary can have another season like it did this year, a big body in the trenches like Payne might go a long way to keeping this Broncos defensive unit as one of the best in the league.