By Joe Nguyen | jnguyen@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The punt.
And then… recover!
With amazing field position.💻📱:
📺:— NFL (@NFL)
The Broncos almost made an amazing play to cut the Chargers’ 10-point lead. Almost.
In the middle of the second quarter Thursday, Denver’s Riley Dixon punted the ball to Travis Benjamin. The ball grazed off Benjamin’s leg. Broncos’ Will Parks grabbed the ball and ran it into the end zone for what would have been a touchdown.
If not for an incorrect call by the referees. The call was overturned, but Denver would have the ball on the 11-yard line.
They would settle for a field goal to cut the lead down to 10-3.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) sits dejected after a fumble during the fourth quarter October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium. The ball was recovered by San Diego Chargers cornerback Craig Mager (29).
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) sits on the bench during pre game warmup before their game against the San Diego Chargers on Oct. 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Devontae Booker (23) finds a hole in the San Diego Chargers defense for a short gain during the second quarter October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) has his eyes on San Diego Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward (26) as he picks up a few yards during the third quarter quarter Oct. 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium. The Broncos lose to the Chargers 21-13.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) hands off to Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostSan Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers #17 delivering he football and has lead his team to a 10-3 lead over the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA October 13, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostSan Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon #28 gaining yards against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA October 13, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostSan Diego Chargers tight end Hunter Henry #86 makes a catch against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA October 13, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostSan Diego Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin (12) can't find the handle on a pass as Denver Broncos free safety Bradley Roby (29) defends on the play in the first quarter October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) puts a stop on San Diego Chargers wide receiver Dexter McCluster (33) after a long gain during the first quarter October 13, 2016 at Paul Brown Stadium.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos free safety Bradley Roby (29) can't pull down San Diego Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (86) after a long run during the first quarter Oct. 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) call the play at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) gets wrapped up by San Diego Chargers linebacker Korey Toomer (56) and San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Jatavis Brown (57) during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers October 13, 2016 at Paul Brown Stadium.
John Leyba, The Denver PostSan Diego Chargers cornerback Craig Mager (29) pulls down Denver Broncos wide receiver Jordan Norwood (11) after a short gain during the second quarter October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster (36) hits San Diego Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin (12) on a punt as Denver Broncos defensive back Will Parks (34) grabs the loose ball during the second quarter October 13, 2016 at Paul Brown Stadium. The ball hit Benjamin on the leg resulting in live ball recovered by the Broncos.
John Leyba, The Denver PostSan Diego Chargers wide receiver Griff Whalen (83) gets upended by Denver Broncos defensive back Will Parks (34) during a kickoff return in the second quarter October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos inside linebacker Todd Davis (51) and Denver Broncos nose tackle Sylvester Williams (92) wrap up San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) during the second quarter October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) tries to get around San Diego Chargers tackle Joe Barksdale (72) during the second quarter Oct. 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Devontae Booker (23) pickup 17 yards after being brought down by San Diego Chargers free safety Adrian Phillips (31) and San Diego Chargers free safety Dwight Lowery (20) during the third quarter October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium. The Broncos lose to the Chargers 21-13.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) throws a pass down field during the third quarter October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium. The Broncos lose to the Chargers 21-13.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) gets caught from behind by San Diego Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (99) during the second quarter Oct. 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) sits dejected after his last throw to the end zone with 8 second left in the fourth quarter October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium. The Broncos lose to the Chargers 21-13.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostSan Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon #28 stiff arms Denver Broncos outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett #48 at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA October 13, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus #8 misses late in the 3rd quarter leaving the score 19-3 the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA October 13, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos interim head coach Joe DeCamillis paces the sidelines during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos fans react after Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus (8) missed a field goal int he third quarter against the San Diego Chargers October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium.
John Leyba, The Denver Post Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian #13 trying to complete a pass in the 4th quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA October 13, 2016. Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian #13 trying to complete a pass in the 4th quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA October 13, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) takes a hard hit and is rocked in the 4th quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Calif. on Oct. 13, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian #13 watching the defense on the bench late in the loss against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA October 13, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostSan Diego Chargers inside linebacker Jatavis Brown (57) puts a big hit on Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) to jar the loose during the fourth quarter Oct. 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) heads to the huddle after a timeout during the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) sits dejected after a fumble during the fourth quarter October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium. The ball was recovered by San Diego Chargers cornerback Craig Mager (29).
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