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Bold Predictions: Denver Broncos v. San Diego Chargers

By Cameron Parker

Sep 25, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) celebrates the touchdown by wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. The Broncos won 29-17. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) celebrates the touchdown by wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. The Broncos won 29-17. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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CJ Anderson: 100+ yards
Devontae Booker: 50+ yards and a TD

Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker LaRoy Reynolds (53) in the third quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker LaRoy Reynolds (53) in the third quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Additionally, the running game of the Denver Broncos will get a big boost tomorrow night with Virgil Green and Donald Stephenson expected to be active. This means CJ Anderson and Devontae Booker may run wild over the San Diego Chargers defensive line and linebackers. The Chargers miss Manti Te’o controlling the middle of the defense. Look for the running game to get the next level and earn a huge chunk of yardage.

However, San Diego despite the multitude of injuries they sustained register the 8th best rush defense in the NFL. Emotions will be flying high though in Anderson and Booker due to Green and Stephenson projected back in the starting lineup. The running game remains to be a mystery, but with offensive coordinator Rick Dennison calling plays, the playbook may expand to help benefit Anderson and Booker.

In my opinion, Anderson will clock 100+ yards on the ground, regaining his momentum from week one. Anderson’s slow start is a cause for concern, but because the recent offensive line woes will get a extra bounce in their step, he will respond with a vengeance. Booker’s season is steadily on the uptick after his first NFL carry resulted in a fumble. He is proving to be a nice change of pace back to Anderson in the running game and receiving. In the San Diego game, Booker rushes for 50+ and steps into the end zone for his first NFL touchdown.

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