D.J. Williams News

His 6-foot-6 wingspan allows Elvis Dumervil to keep opponents at arm's length. He isn't so fortunate holding teammates at bay.

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is wrapped up and sacked by Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams during the fourth quarter of the NFL football game Monday, Oct.

Why aren't the Broncos taking shots downfield? It seems like 95 percent of their passing attempts are less than 15 yards.

Bronco of the week LB D.J. Williams: There weren't many highlights from Sunday's game in Baltimore, but Williams had a pretty good day.

The Denver Broncos are unbeaten because they have the top-ranked defense in the NFL and a quarterback who is very protective of the football.

It is hard to find good IDP help out there.A I am not sure why.A In one of my leagues, points from my IDP guys are equally as important to any week's success.A For instance, the owner of Patrick Willis, LB, can expect an average of 12.5 points per week!!A That equates to any RB/WR getting 125 yards on the ground or in the air.A But for whatever ...

Who in their right mind would have thought when the season started that the only thing that looked like it could stop the surging Broncos was their Week Seven bye? After all, nothing else has been able to stop Denver from charging to a stunning three-game lead in the AFC West over the Chargers with a spotless 6-0 record.

As much as the NFL is a players' league, what separates the elite from the also-rans is quality coaching and a coherent plan.

Malcom Floyd can't haul in a fourth-quarter pass thrown slightly behind him as Champ Bailey and D.J. Williams lower the boom.

Most years, the Denver Broncos couldn't scramble out of the doors fast enough for a little rest and relaxation on their bye week.

They have won in orange, they have won in blue. They have won in mustard yellow, they have won in bratwurst brown.

Denver Post sports columnist Woody Paige posts Woody's Mailbag on Thursdays. The Broncos haven't looked so hot in third-and-short and fourth-and-short situations.

A Broncos fan gets scary on Sunday, October 12, 2009 at Invesco Field at Mile High.

Somehow, the least noticeable of the defensive players are the biggest and beefiest.

Mike Nolan is in his comfort zone as Denver's defensive coordinator and is a big reason behind the Broncos' early success.

Plays like this by Champ Bailey in the Broncos Red Zone have help the team start the 2009 Season 4-0. Browse more photos>> This post is sponsored by Comcast and their NFL RedZone channel.

Giving Tom Brady and the New England Patriots extra chances generally isn't a key to success.

Today, 4:15 p.m., on Ch. 4 When the Patriots run With 12-year veteran Fred Taylor, the Patriots' most complete runner, on the shelf with an ankle injury, the team will need his understudies to step up.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson DENVER -- Champ Bailey was asked Sunday evening if he ever thought the new-look Denver Broncos ' defense could possibly be this good when he headed to training camp in July.

Broncos defenders pull down Cowboys running back Tashard Choice in the first quarter Sunday.