Talanoa Hufanga and Riley Moss emphasized a zero-touchdown goal for the Broncos’ defense during their 10–7 victory. This mindset defined their approach throughout the game.
The Denver Broncos’ defense led the effort in the close win over the Raiders, holding a simple expectation: allow zero touchdowns. Safety Talanoa Hufanga set this standard at halftime, after the Raiders scored early.
“We gotta be better… everybody,” Hufanga told his teammates at halftime, according to The Denver Post.
He explained the defensive goal postgame:
“It’s set every week that — they can’t score at all. It’s tough for us to even give them a touchdown. We want to hold teams to field goals, or get off the field if we can’t get turnovers.”
Hufanga rallied the locker room at halftime during the tied 7-7 game. The defense then shut out the Raiders for the final three quarters. Key stats included:
The Broncos’ staunch defensive stands prevented any further Raiders points even in high-pressure situations.
The Broncos defense demonstrated a strong commitment to their no-touchdown policy, which proved decisive in their narrow victory over Las Vegas.
Author’s commentary: The Broncos’ defense showed that disciplined focus and collective accountability can turn a tightly contested game into a win by shutting out touchdowns completely.