No Fly Zone (Denver Broncos)
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Key people
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Aqib Talib, T. J. Ward, Chris Harris Jr., Darian Stewart, Bradley Roby |
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Parent organization
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Denver Broncos |
The No Fly Zone is a nickname bestowed in 2015 upon the Denver Broncos' prolific defensive secondary. During the 2015 NFL season, the No Fly Zone became the core of one of the best defenses in league history, as the Broncos stormed through the playoffs to seize the 50th Super Bowl championship.
The members of the No Fly Zone are cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Chris Harris Jr., safeties T. J. Ward and Darian Stewart and nickelback Bradley Roby.
Following the 2015 season, Talib and Harris were named to the 2016 Pro Bowl.
Following the 2016 season, Talib and Harris were named to the 2017 Pro Bowl **Safeties Darian Stewart and T.J. Ward named Pro Bowl alternates, with Stewart being a first-alternate.
The inaugural year of the No Fly Zone, the Broncos defense allowed only one 300-yard passer all season, Ben Rothlisberger in week 15, on the road. The performance of the No Fly Zone lead to some victories of the Denver Broncos, e. g. in Week 1, 2, 4, 5 and in the AFC Championship Game.
The Broncos' finished the 2016 season as the leagues No. 1 pass defense for the second-straight year.
2015: 199.6 yds allowed per game. || 2016: 185.8 yds allowed per game.
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