San Diego
Chargers (6-7) at Denver Broncos (11-2):
The last time these two met, the Broncos pulled out a
squeaker by their standards, winning by eight in San Diego. In that game, the
Chargers tried a different tactic versus the Broncos: running. They ran 35 times,
averaging a mere 3.7 YPC, and allowed Denver to keep aerial threats Keenan
Allen and Antonio Gates largely in check. This time, though, San Diego won’t
have that luxury. Playing a division game in a
raucous Sports Authority Field means the Chargers will likely fall
behind fast and trying to force the run against a Broncos defense that’s
allowing just under 100 YPG is the kind of formula that might drop San Diego by
four touchdowns, all but ending their season altogether. Philip Rivers has
shown he’s up to the task, obliterating Kansas City on the road a couple weeks
back, but a Chargers defense that allowed 300 yards and a couple touchdowns to
Alex Smith is more than likely going to be completely incapable of slowing
Peyton Manning down.
Denver
Broncos: 45-34
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