The defense again proved to be the difference for the Broncos on Sunday, as Wade Phillips’ unit posted seven sacks, 11 quarterback hits, nine tackles for loss and a critical fumble recovery to seal a 23-20 victory over Minnesota.

Despite the defensive dominance, two of this week’s studs come from the offensive side of the ball. Sound crazy? You’ll have to read on.

Dud No. 3 – Bradley Roby

After back-to-back games with impact plays (fumble recovery at Kansas City, interception at Detroit), Bradley Roby came back down to earth against Teddy Bridgewater and the Minnesota Vikings.

Denver’s efforts to stop the run put all three Broncos cornerbacks on an island and Bridgewater was able to take advantage (somewhat). Roby was his primary victim.

Roby allowed 86 of Bridgewater’s 269 yards passing on the day, the most yards allowed by any player in the game.