Denver Broncos: Five keys to defeating the Chargers

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 14: Linebacker Bradley Chubb #55 and linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos sack quarterback Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 14, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 27: Joey Bosa #99 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates with Melvin Ingram #54 after a sack against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 27, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Containing Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram

Quarterback Case Keenum has been sacked 24 times this season. The Broncos face superior pass rushers in Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram, which means the sack total against Keenum is likely going to increase.

With Keenum’s habit of holding onto the football way too long, as well as the Broncos’ offensive line banged up, as well as young, it could be a long day for Keenum courtesy of Bosa and Ingram.

Second-year left tackle Garett Bolles has a tendency to hold defenders at very inopportune times. I have a feeling this will be an issue once again due to the talent level of who he will be facing Sunday.

I think that Denver should call screen passes to the running backs and tight end Jeff Heuerman to counter Los Angeles’ pass rush.

After all, Heuerman did have ten receptions against the Houston Texans two weeks ago. Screen plays could be an effective way of getting downfield against the Chargers.

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