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How the Broncos' defense used a historic humiliation as inspiration to end playoff drought

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Denver Broncos are back in the postseason for the first time since 2015 .

The Broncos won Super Bowl 50 on the back of a stellar defensive performance.

Last season , the Broncos allowed 10 touchdowns to the Miami Dolphins in a 70 -20 loss.

The defense has taken a big step forward under new head coach Vance Joseph .

Denver finished the regular season third -best in rushing yards allowed per game.

Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II was named to his third Pro Bowl in his four seasons .

Surtain has locked down a who's-who of receivers this season including Seattle 's DK Metcalf , Tampa Bay's Mike Evans , Cleveland 's Jerry Jeudy , Las Vegas' Brock Bowers.

The 2024 Broncos will face the Buffalo Bills in the NFL 's Super Bowl .

The team had 63 sacks, 15 interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries in the regular season .

The Broncos ' defense has done plenty of heavy lifting this season .

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