[Lefty Noob]

Quitely, the Denver Broncos defense became the first unit since the 1942 Chicago Cardinals to start a season by going 11 quarters without allowing a touchdown. Denver went a total of 175 minutes and 57 seconds before surrendering a Tom Brady touchdown pass in yesterday's 17-7 win over New England. In a recent interview with reporters, Broncos tight end Stephen Alexander called the Bronco D "unbelievable... I hope that they continue to play the way they are playing, because if they do, it's going to be a very special year for us." What do you guys think of this Denver defense? Best in the NFL right now?

[Denver Broncos News]

Here's a USA Today story about the Denver Broncos defense.

USATODAY.com - Broncos still giving Patriots headaches
By Tom Pedulla, USA TODAY

FOXBORO, Mass. — Good and great defenses typically mesh as the regular season progresses. With each game, players sharpen communication skills and better anticipate what teammates will do.

Don't tell that to the Denver Broncos, whose veteran defense has been in playoff form since the opening kickoff.

They ran their season-opening streak to 11 quarters without allowing a touchdown before permitting an otherwise insignificant fourth-quarter score in a 17-7 victory against the New England Patriots on Sunday night.

"We've always had a Super Bowl-caliber defense," cornerback Champ Bailey said. "It's all about executing and trusting each other."

Super Bowl-caliber defense, eh? Is Bailey right? Can this unit carry Denver to an NFL Championship?