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

By Jacob Weindling

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 running back Melvin Gordon (28) is stopped by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and outside linebacker Shane Ray (56) during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) is stopped by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and outside linebacker Shane Ray (56) during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

Rivers mostly operated out of a two tight end set, and one would think that would help the ground game. The Chargers struggled mightily, save for this mistake by Chris Harris. He misread the play as a pass and followed his man out of his lane, enabling a 48-yard gain.

Remove that play, and Melvin Gordon ran for 46 yards on 26 carries with a long rush of 8 yards. Most Charger runs looked like this:

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