With seven sacks in win over Buccaneers, Broncos conjure up memories of ‘Orange Crush’ defense

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, center, is tackled by Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen on a fourth down play during the second half of an NFL football game, in Tampa, Fla. on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Chris O’Meara – staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

TAMPA, Fla. – In a season in which they are paying homage to the “Orange Crush” defense of 1977 and twice wearing throwback uniforms from then, the Broncos on Sunday made those guys proud.

In a 26-7 upset of Tampa Bay at Raymond James Stadium, Denver had a resounding seven sacks of quarterback Baker Mayfield.

“We all work together, and we all feed off each other, so once somebody gets one, we all try to get one,’’ outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman said after the Broncos (1-2) got their first win of the season…

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