RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostPlayers celebrate an interception by Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2), third from left, at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 28, 2021 in Denver. The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angles Chargers 28-13.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos makes a pick six against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 28-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos breaks a tackle by Tevaughn Campbell (20) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 28-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos evades Joey Bosa (97) of the Los Angeles Chargers moments before finding Eric Saubert (82) in the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 28-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos tight end Eric Saubert (82) celebrates his touchdown at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 28, 2021 in Denver. The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angles Chargers 28 to 13.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBaron Browning (56) and Kenny Young (41) of the Denver Broncos celebrate after making a stop inside of the five yard line of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostLos Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) has nowhere to run at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 28, 2021 in Denver. The Denver Broncos took on the Los Angles Chargers.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Bronco head coach Vic Fangio takes the field with his team at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 28, 2021 in Denver. The Denver Broncos get ready to take on the Los Angles Chargers.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Nate Hairston (27) makes a play on the one yard line at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 28, 2021 in Denver. The Denver Broncos take on Los Angles Chargers.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his touchdown run against the Los Angeles Chargers with teammate Albert Okwuegbunam (85) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos is unable to haul in a touchdown pass as Nasir Adderley (24) of the Los Angeles Chargers defends during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos scores a touchdown as Drue Tranquill (49) of the Los Angeles Chargers falls to the grass during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos mans the backfield as Jerry Jeudy (10) takes the snap against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos looks to throw as Kyzir White (44) of the Los Angeles Chargers pressures during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJerry Jeudy (10) of the Denver Broncos blows by Nasir Adderley (24) of the Los Angeles Chargers after making a catch during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos stands on the sidelines after leaving the game due to an injury during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) is on the sidelines after getting hurt at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 28, 2021 in Denver. The Denver Broncos took on the Los Angles Chargers.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos throws an interception to Derwin James (33) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos catches the ball out of bounds as Michael Davis (43) of the Los Angeles Chargers on a play that resulted in a defensive holding call against the Chargers during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos offensive tackle Calvin Anderson (76) is taken into the locker room after getting hurt at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 28, 2021 in Denver. The Denver Broncos took on the Los Angles Chargers.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTre' McKitty (88) of the Los Angeles Chargers cannot make a catch as Caden Sterns (30) of the Denver Broncos defends during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos gives instructions to Caden Sterns (30) during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAustin Ekeler (30) of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts to dropping a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a gain as DeShawn Williams (90) of the Denver Broncos tackles during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers sits on the turf after taking contact from Malik Reed (59) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos breaks a tackle by Tevaughn Campbell (20) of the Los Angeles Chargers as Kyzir White (44) leaps him during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 28-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos runs as Quinn Meinerz (77) and Lloyd Cushenberry (79) sprint to block defenders from the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 28-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93) gets a hand under the helmet of Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (70) at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 28, 2021 in Denver. The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angles Chargers 28 to 13.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKyle Fuller (23) of the Denver Broncos pushes Austin Ekeler (30) of the Los Angeles Chargers out of bounds during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 28-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos intercepts a ball in the end zone intended for Jared Cook (87) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 28-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) comes down with an interception at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 28, 2021 in Denver. The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angles Chargers 28 to 13.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos makes a pick six against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 28-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a pick six with teammates during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 28-13 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos defensive back Mike Ford (12) celebrates a missed fieldgoal at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 28, 2021 in Denver. The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angles Chargers 28 to 13.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a two point conversation attempt intended for Keenan Allen (13) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 28-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a two point conversation attempt intended for Keenan Allen (13) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 28-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos leaves the field after the fourth quarter of Denver’s 28-13 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
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Players celebrate an interception by Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2), third from left, at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 28, 2021 in Denver. The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angles Chargers 28-13.
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