Dec 7, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) audibles in the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Bills 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Just like that, the Denver Broncos season is almost over.
It seems like yesterday we were amped for the season-opener against Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts. Now there’s only three games left before the playoffs.
In terms of games, it doesn’t get much bigger or better than this: A divisional game with the San Diego Chargers and quarterback Phillip Rivers. If Broncos Country sees the whining Rivers, you know the game is going well.
On a side note, hopefully Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware gets his first sack on Rivers … or four.
What makes this game even bigger is that Denver can win the AFC West and all but lock up one of the top two seeds in the playoffs (the Broncos hold the tie breaker over the Colts). And they keep pace with the New England Patriots if they have a hiccup.
The first goal for Denver is to win the AFC West. A win over the Chargers would give the Broncos their fourth-straight division title.
As Broncos Country and Denver (10-3) get ready for the biggest game (at this point), here are five Broncos to watch.