AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos prepares to take the field before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos jogs onto the field before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers drops back against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDerwin James (33) of the Los Angeles Chargers tackles Melvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos leads the offense against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Davis (43) of the Los Angeles Chargers stiff arms Garett Bolles (72) of the Denver Broncos as he attempts to block for Javonte Williams (33) during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJerry Tillery (99) of the Los Angeles Chargers barks at Drew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos after sacking him as Justin Jones (93) joins in the fun during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos celebrates breaking up a pass intended for Keenan Allen (13) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos and Mike Boone (26) of the Denver Broncos are called for offsetting offensive and defensive pass interference during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos takes snaps as center Drew Lock (3) is examined after suffering a slight injury during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAsante Samuel Jr. (26) of the Los Angeles Chargers breaks up a pass intended for Kendall Hinton (9) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos works against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos and Keenan Allen (13) of the Los Angeles Chargers collide out of bounds during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMike Williams (81) of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a catch against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKeenan Allen (13) of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a catch as Kareem Jackson (22) of the Denver Broncos applies the hit during the third quarter of Los Angeles’ 34-13 win at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a touchdown pass attempt thaw by Justin Herbert (10) to Keenan Allen (13) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter of Los Angeles’ 34-13 win at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKareem Jackson (22) of the Denver Broncos tackles Jalen Guyton (15) of the Los Angeles Chargers at the goal line during the third quarter of Los Angeles’ 34-13 win at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Kyzir White (44) and Christian Covington (95) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter of Los Angeles’ 34-13 win at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos rolls out as Chris Rumph II (94) of the Los Angeles Chargers pressures during the third quarter of Los Angeles’ 34-13 win at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostSeth Williams (19) of the Denver Broncos cannot haul in a touchdown reception as Michael Davis (43) of the Los Angeles Chargers defends during the third quarter of Los Angeles’ 34-13 win at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by the Los Angeles Chargers defense during the third quarter of Los Angeles’ 34-13 win at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAndre Roberts (7) of the Los Angeles Chargers returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of Los Angeles’ 34-13 win at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNoah Fant (87) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch as Chris Harris (25) of the Los Angeles Chargers defends during the fourth quarter of Los Angeles’ 34-13 win at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos runs as Derwin James (33) of the Los Angeles Chargers tackles during the fourth quarter of Los Angeles’ 34-13 win at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMike Williams (81) of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a touchdown catch against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of Los Angeles’ 34-13 win at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the fourth quarter of Los Angeles’ 34-13 win at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the fourth quarter of Los Angeles’ 34-13 win at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
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Drew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos prepares to take the field before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Denver Broncos took on the Los Angeles Chargers in an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Denver lost 34-13.
