Denver Broncos: Week 6 Position Grades

Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) reacts as he walks off the field after a 21-13 loss ot the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) reacts as he walks off the field after a 21-13 loss ot the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Offensive Line Grade: F

Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) scrambles as offensive guard Michael Schofield (79) holds San Diego Chargers nose tackle Brandon Mebane (92) during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) scrambles as offensive guard Michael Schofield (79) holds San Diego Chargers nose tackle Brandon Mebane (92) during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

Time off for Donald Stephenson also affected his timing on the offensive line. He looked slow of the snap and was flagged multiple times in the game last night. In case you missed it Ty Sambrailo was inactive also. But even he would not have changed the outcome of the game last night. Stephenson and the rest of the line played horrendous all game long and backed up the Falcons’ performance with another F grade.

Everything went wrong for the Broncos offensive line last night. Holding penalties on crucial runs and in the end zone continue to plague an offense that needs to find an identity quick. There is a fine line in discipline and playing angry. The Broncos linemen must assert themselves as a dominant force in all phases for them to be a feared group in the NFL.

Darrion Weems played significant time at first-team guard in Training Camp and preseason, but due to a concussion he has not seen the field since. Michael Schofield turned himself into a decent guard, but there are still fans that cringe when they hear his name. But let’s be clear Schofield is playing better than Max Garcia and Ty Sambrailo.