Were he to look at the AFC in 2016, he would confirm that the West is indeed the best. A meaty thud, like the sound of nailing your big toe on an ottoman. But they might have discovered an unlikely new star in rookie RB Jordan Howard, who has rushed for 100+ yards in the past two games. The Falcons have won four in a row and are looking to repeat their 5-1 start from last season.
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For the defending champion Denver Broncos, it is extra hard this week.
Joey Bosa had an impressive debut for the Chargers last week as hopefully his high-level of play continues at home.
Look On the Bright Side Charger Fans.
The longest Chargers win streak was six games from December, 1963 to October, 1966. Since the start of last season, San Diego boasts a 5-16 record. Your boy is doing pretty well out there. Denver QB Trevor Siemian (bruised A.C. joint) probably will start for Denver, but it might be a game-time decision. Suffering their first loss of the season, to Atlanta, the Broncos will be ready for their first divisional game of the year.
No matter who plays under center, Denver’s offensive line will have to play better for the team to win this game.
HOT SEAT: McCoy was Denver’s offensive coordinator when he was hired by the Chargers in January 2013 to replace the fired Norv Turner. Sanders seems to be the favorite target of Siemian, who has played very well this season. In 10 career games against QB Philip Rivers and the Chargers, Miller has 11 sacks, and he comes into the game with 6.5 sacks this season, 12 sacks in his past nine games and 18.5 sacks in his past 15 games. While the Falcons opened some eyes last week with their win at Denver, it’s important to remember that Matt Ryan was good, not great. Big difference. Denver cornerbacks Chris Harris Jr. and Aqib Talib will pick on Philip Rivers, who doesn’t have his top receiver. But a year ago against the Broncos he had a pick and a sack, playing well against Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders.
Tight end Virgil Green and right tackle Donald Stephenson have both missed the last three games with a pulled left calf and both expect to return to action against San Diego.
The Raiders just love drama, don’t they? They gave up 372 yards to the Falcons last week but are allowing just 17.4 points and 324 yards per game this season. “Is it too late now to say sorry?” could be the soundtrack for the Chargers’ late-game woes. That was one day out of the month, one game. They make their own mistakes and choke games away in the fourth quarter.
What’s stale is Mike McCoy’s stint as a head coach.
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“I checked them out Saturday night when I found out that I wasn’t playing”, he said of the Chargers.
