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Week One Predictions: Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers

By Jared Hill

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 30: Quarterback Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass while outside linebacker Melvin Ingram #54 of the San Diego Chargers tries to block it down in the second quarter of the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 30, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 30: Quarterback Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass while outside linebacker Melvin Ingram #54 of the San Diego Chargers tries to block it down in the second quarter of the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 30, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 27: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a first quarter sack against the Los Angeles Rams at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 27, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Jared Hill: Broncos 31, Chargers 20

GAME PREDICTION

Phillip Rivers can slang that rock, but luckily that plays into the strengths of the new “No Fly Zone”. The x-factor here is really going to be whether or not the Broncos defense can handle Melvin Gordon in the run game.

We saw what Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt did to the Patriots, and Gordon can be just as dynamic if left unchecked. My belief is that captain Von Miller and the crew will handle their business unlike New England (especially in the secondary).

Hopefully, the offense won’t be as conservative as in recent years – and with a revitalized run game – everybody will get to shine on offense. Look for Trevor Siemian to take the reigns with a juiced up backfield and a stout offensive line.

BOLD PREDICTION

“WHO DAT BOY, WHO DEM IS?” Good question, Tyler, the Creator. In this case, “DAT BOY” be Von Miller, and “DEM IS” the Broncos defense. With Derek Wolfe returning, Domata Peko in the middle, Shaq Barrett back and the new “No Fly” feat. Justin Simmons at safety, Von Miller will have more opportunities to rush Rivers with the Chargers having their hands full.

And if 30 sacks is indeed “doable”, Miller has to come away with at least three sacks Week 1. And since he’s the best,  and Kansas City’s Justin Houston racked up three sacks against Tom Brady, I’m betting on Miller to put up 3.5 on Rivers – Captain Crunch baby!

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