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Behind Enemy Lines: Quick Takes with Bolt Beat

By Tylor Walden

Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is sacked by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Shane Ray (bottom) outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is sacked by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Shane Ray (bottom) outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) runs the ball after getting the hand off from quarterback Philip Rivers (17) as Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) and outside linebacker Von Miller (58) defend during the third quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

The Chargers defeated the Broncos in the first meeting. What do you believe they have to do in order to complete the season sweep?

Wakeman: Control time of possession. In the past, Rivers has had the most success against the Broncos when they are controlling the ball with their rushing attack and converting short third downs. If the Chargers can get the running game going and put some points on the board early, San Diego will be at an advantage. In the first meeting, they put a touchdown on the board on the opening drive and the Broncos didn’t appear to be a team that could play from behind. San Diego will sit in a soft cover 2 and let Trevor Siemian have the short passes, almost daring him to try to throw deep. For Denver to win this game, Siemian is going to have to make some plays with his arm.

Which player on San Diego’s roster is your MVP thus far into the season?

Wakeman: I’d go with Melvin Gordon. There were so many people who called him a “bust” after his rookie season, but he’s ended that talk emphatically. Gordon leads the league in touchdowns this year with 10 and he makes defenses stay honest against San Diego as this year, the team is a threat to run the ball. One team that was able to bottle him up for the most part (aside from a 48-yard run in the third quarter) was the Broncos. However, if you were to ask this question to players on the Chargers, most of them would say Gordon, as he’s given the offense options that it didn’t have last year.

Thank You Travis for taking the time out to interview with me. If you want to read his questions to me, you can follow the link here. And take the time to see what the other writers of Bolt Beat have been talking about while you are at it.