Lessons the Broncos Must Learn from their Last Meeting with the Chargers

Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end Jared Crick (93) and Derek Wolfe (95) during the second half at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end Jared Crick (93) and Derek Wolfe (95) during the second half at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (86) runs with the ball while defended by Denver Broncos free safety Darian Stewart (26) during the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (86) runs with the ball while defended by Denver Broncos free safety Darian Stewart (26) during the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

As the Chargers threw more and more bunch trips formations at the defense, Denver adjusted by bringing a safety down into the box. You can see Chris Harris motion for Stewart to cut off the underneath route in this play below. Unfortunately, Rivers sees this and fires a strike to the sideline.

Henry was the focal point of their passing attack all night, and they got a matchup they thought they wanted on this play out of their double tight end set, but Shaq Barrett is a man who can do everything. This was probably Denver’s best individual coverage on Henry all night.

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