– The rookie head coach iced the rookie kicker.
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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver has been ruled out for Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. And assuming that there’s not some intrinsic collapse gene in new coach Vance Joseph’s DNA, we don’t anticipate seeing this team struggle to close games. “But a win is a win”.
This matchup is the 116th meeting between the teams. While the Broncos defense is better than the Chargers offense, I believe their offense pales in comparison to the Chargers offense because of their questions on the offensive line and at QB. If the offensive line could give quarterback Philip Rivers enough protection, the Chargers could sneak out of Denver with a victory.
“I’m comfortable if they’re comfortable”, he said. But the real threat is going to be Hunter Henry.
Koo was also at a loss to explain what happened.
Hundreds of people took to social media after hearing her voice if only to say she killed it. It felt good off the foot. Broncos Country stayed up late to relieve that pent-up orange, festering inside since Denver missed the playoffs last season.
Also out for Denver are: quarterback Paxton Lynch (shoulder), running back Devontae Booker (wrist) and defensive ends Zach Kerr (knee) and Jared Crick (back).
Call a timeout just before the fateful field goal.
Each being experts on opposite sides of the ball it’ll certainly be a game of chess on the field.
Siemian completed 17 of 28 for 219 yards at the 2 minute warning.
But Bronco defenders dominated most of the night.
A Keenan Allen dropped pass stopped a promising drive in the opening quarter.
Anderson then ran for 18 yards and the Broncos were in business at the Chargers’ 26. Justin Simmons will take over for Ward at strong safety after a strong preseason (and 2016 in a reserve role). Not to mention, Denver’s pair of lock down corners, Chris Harris Jr. and Aqib Talib. Gordon carried the ball for 997 yards and 10 touchdowns while catching 41 passes for 419 yards and two touchdowns.
Siemian not only survived the scare, he led the Broncos on a 70-yard march.
Football can be a amusing game.
“I don’t even like that word, “potential, ‘” the Chargers” first-year head coach said this week.
This was one of the worst offenses in the league last season, finishing No. 27 in yardage and No. 22 points. Earlier in the day, McManus and the Broncos agreed on a three-year contract extension that included a $5 million signing bonus.
INJURY UPDATES: Chargers backup SS Rayshawn Jenkins left in the second half with a concussion.
Lynn replaced Mike McCoy, who’s back with the Broncos as the team’s offensive coordinator. Hopefully some of the errors we saw in this game will be quickly cleaned up as the Broncos prepare for the Dallas Cowboys in week two. Inman has been dealing with a groin injury.
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UP NEXT: The Chargers host the Miami Dolphins, whose opener was scrubbed by Hurricane Irma.
