AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFans cheer during the singing of the national anthem before the first half of play between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers on at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHunter Henry (86) of the Los Angeles Chargers jumps after making a catch and run against the Denver Broncos during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers chucks it deep against the Denver Broncos during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustin Simmons of the Denver Broncos (31) celebrates with Davontae Harris (27) after Simmons intercepted a ball thrown by Justin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCutouts of South Park characters line the south end zone seats at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver during the first half between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMike Williams (81) of the Los Angeles Chargers is tackled by A.J. Johnson (45) of the Denver Broncos and A.J. Bouye (21) during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos scrambles against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNoah Fant (87) of the Denver Broncos runs as Jerry Tillery (99) of the Los Angeles Chargers pursues during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDavontae Harris (27) of the Denver Broncos is patted on the helmet by Malik Reed (59) after making a special teams tackle against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers throws to Keenan Allen (13) against the Denver Broncos during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosey Jewell (47) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for Troymaine Pope (35) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDerek Becker wears an Orange Crush cowboy hat as he watches the action between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos throws to DaeSean Hamilton (17) as Garett Bolles (72) holds Melvin Ingram (54) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTroymaine Pope (35) of the Los Angeles Chargers is tackled by Shelby Harris (96), Dre'Mont Jones (93), A.J. Johnson (45) DeShawn Williams (90) and Malik Reed (59) of the Denver Broncos during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos breaks away for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA.J. Johnson (45) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for Troymaine Pope (35) of the Los Angeles Chargers on a possession in which Johnson snapped making three straight plays during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRayshawn Jenkins (23) of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates his interception with teammates Kenneth Murray (56), Alohi Gilman (32) and Casey Hayward (26) during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBryce Callahan (29) of the Denver Broncos intercepts a pass thrown by Justin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers intended for Mike Williams (81) during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA.J. Johnson (45) of the Denver Broncos stands over Justin Jackson (22) of the Los Angeles Chargers after laying the wood during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBradley Chubb (55) of the Denver Broncos sacks Justin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers as Shelby Harris (96) adds a little extra heat during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos runs through the Los Angeles Chargers defense during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos stands on the sidelines against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos stretches for a key first down as Brandon Facyson (28) of the Los Angeles Chargers makes the tackle during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos runs behind Dalton Risner (66) and Noah Fant (87) as Casey Hayward (26) of the Los Angeles Chargers gets eaten up during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA.J. Johnson (45) of the Denver Broncos stops Troymaine Pope (35) of the Los Angeles Chargers behind the line during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDaeSean Hamilton (17) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his touchdown reception with K.J. Hamler (13) against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCasey Hayward (26) of the Los Angeles Chargers and Phillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos jaw about a penalty during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBryce Callahan (29) of the Denver Broncos intercepts a pass thrown by Justin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers intended for Mike Williams (81) during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostK.J. Hamler (13) of the Denver Broncos makes a touchdown grab over Tevaughn Campbell (37) of the Los Angeles Chargers to tie the game up at the buzzer during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. The Broncos Brandon McManus kicked the game-winning extra point.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostK.J. Hamler (13) of the Denver Broncos is hugged by Davontae Harris (27) of the Denver Broncos after making a grab over Tevaughn Campbell (37) of the Los Angeles Chargers that tied up the score at the end of the fourth quarter in Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. The Broncos Brandon McManus kicked the game-winning extra point.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos celebrates throwing a crucial touchdown pass to K.J. Hamler (13) over Tevaughn Campbell (37) of the Los Angeles Chargers to tie up the score at the end of the fourth quarter in Denver's 31-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. The Broncos Brandon McManus kicked the game-winning extra point.
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The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers, 31-30, at Empower Field at Mile High for the NFL Week 8 game on Sunday.
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