Miller to Face Former Team in Playoff Game Against Broncos
Sunday’s playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos will be a notable occasion for outside linebacker Von Miller, as he becomes the second player in NFL history to face a team he had 100-plus sacks with in a playoff game. Miller, who played for the Broncos from 2011 to 2021 and accumulated 101.5 sacks, will now face his former team as a member of the Bills.
This will also be the fourth time a player has faced a team he won the Super Bowl MVP with in a playoff game, joining Richard Dent, Peyton Manning, and Santonio Holmes. Additionally, Miller will be the fourth player to face a team he made at least eight Pro Bowls with in a playoff game, joining Manning, Junior Seau, and Emlen Tunnell.
In his career, Miller has played in two games against the Broncos, with a 24-22 loss in Week 10 of the 2023 season being his most recent appearance against the team. At the time, he earned one tackle but failed to record a sack, quarterback hit, or tackle for loss.
However, since the Bills’ Week 12 bye, Miller has been more effective, recording a 24.1 pressure percentage, the highest in the NFL (min. 50 pass rushes), and a 32.4% pressure rate on third down (first in NFL, min. 20 rushes). The Bills have a 42.1% pressure rate and 10.3% sack rate when Miller is on the field in 2024, compared to 33.6% pressure rate and 4.5% sack rate when he is not.
On Sunday, Miller will look to take down his former team and the new face of the Broncos, quarterback Bo Nix, in a crucial playoff matchup.
