The Broncos have reached the midway point of the season, accumulating a 5-3 record through their first eight games and holding a one-game lead in the AFC West. The team’s performance along the way has garnered several awards and distinctions.

“Anytime you have team success, those kinds of awards come along,” Head Coach John Fox said. “I hope there are many more to come because that means we’re having good team success.”

Below is a list of various midseason honors for Broncos players, coaches and executives:

RYAN CLADY: All-Pro Offensive Tackle (Dan Pompei) – The fifth-year tackle is the only left tackle to have started at least eight games in 2012 without allowing a sack.

JOHN ELWAY: Executive of the Year (New York Post, ProFootballWeekly.com) – Led the charge to acquire veteran free agents such as quarterback Peyton Manning, safeties Mike Adams and Jim Leonhard, cornerback Tracy Porter, wide receivers Brandon Stokley and Trindon Holliday, linebacker Keith Brooking, tight ends Jacob Tamme and Joel Dreessen, defensive tackle Justin Bannan and center Dan Koppen.

PEYTON MANNING: Offensive Player of the Year (Grantland.com), Comeback Player of the Year (Peter Schrager, Sporting News, New York Post, Sports Illustrated), All-Pro (Dan Pompei) – Ranks in the top 4 in passing yards and touchdowns and is No. 1 in passer rating through Week 9.