Frost-brewed and cold-filtered by Mario Sanelli. msanelli@denverpost.com or @mariosanellidp
The Broncos’ melted inside their orange creamsicle uniforms in San Diego on Thursday night. Despite the taste of a late comeback, Denver left a puddle of snapped streaks and burning questions after its second straight defeat. Here’s all the info from the Broncos 21-13 loss in a special Friday edition of the Broncos Insider newsletter.
The Big Stuff
Say it ain’t so: Broncos come unglued in 21-13 loss to Chargers in San Diego.
Kiszla: Get well soon, Gary Kubiak. In loss to San Diego, Broncos look sick without you.
Beep…beep…beep: Broncos run game stuck in reverse again in ugly loss.
By the Numbers
84
Broncos rushing yards against the Chargers. Denver’s rushing attack failed to eclipse 100 yards for the fourth straight week.
+ ESPN: arrives in the form of a second straight loss.
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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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Denver 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.
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Denver 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.
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Denver 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.
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Denver 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.
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San 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.
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San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon #28 gaining yards against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA October 13, 2016.
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San Diego Chargers tight end Hunter Henry #86 makes a catch against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA October 13, 2016.
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San 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.
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Denver 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.
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Denver 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.
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Denver 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.
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Denver 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.
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San 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.
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Denver 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.
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San 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.
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Denver 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.
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Denver 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.
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Denver 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.
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Denver 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.
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Denver 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.
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Denver 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.
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San 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.
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Denver 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.
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Denver Broncos interim head coach Joe DeCamillis paces the sidelines during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers October 13, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium.
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Denver 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 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.
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Denver 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.
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Denver 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.
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San 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.
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Denver 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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