{
  "id": 7854184,
  "title": "Broncos fans blame the same player for Broncos' defensive struggles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/broncos-fans-blame-the-same-player-for-broncos-defensive-struggles",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T19:30:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/broncos-fans-blame-same-player-193040603.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Denver Broncos fans are understandably disappointed after their team's 31-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Monday Night Football's Week 1. The defense, in particular, struggled as they faced a historically poor tackling game. Among the blame, inside linebacker Alex Singleton has become the focal point. Singleton, despite brushing off the team's tackling woes, led the defense with a team-high five missed tackles on Monday. He is a key player and a positive influence on the team, but his on-field performance has left fans frustrated. Fans have taken to social media to express their discontent, with many calling for Singleton to be off the team. Despite his resilient spirit and high work ethic, Singleton's missed tackles and inconsistent coverage have been glaringly evident, raising questions about his effectiveness as an inside linebacker. The Broncos now face the challenge of finding a solution, whether through improved play from Singleton or bringing in a new linebacker for the upcoming season.",
  "summary": "Broncos fans are not happy with the on-field performance of linebacker Alex Singleton.",
  "key_points": [
    "Broncos fans blame Alex Singleton for defensive struggles.",
    "Singleton led defense with 5 missed tackles on Monday Night Football.",
    "Fans demand Singleton's removal from the team."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}