Sunday November 22nd the Chargers head out to Denver for another AFC West showdown. In their first meeting of the season the Bolts lost to the Broncos at home by a score of 34-23. Denver's stifling defense and proficient offense had the Chargers in a daze of confusion. Since that dreadful Monday night game the Chargers have won four straight games, and are now tied for first with Denver in the division. Meanwhile the Broncos thankfully have started their yearly collapse earlier than usual. Despite their recent losing streak Denver is still a dangerous football team . In their last meeting Bronco quarterback Kyle Orton burned the Chargers for 229 yards and 2 touchdowns. Orton may be a game time decision due to an ankle injury, but if he can't play back-up Chris Simms will get the nod. Expect the Chargers on defense to bring a heavier blitz package if Simms is indeed the starter. San Diego's defense is showing improvement every week, and are now ranked 11th in pass defense. Chargers need to improve on covering the opposing teams TE. Denver's tight end Tony Scheffler had 101 yards receiving and 1 touchdown in their first meeting. I believe that this is a statement game for the Defense, and they should be able to withstand Denver's pass happy offense. San Diego should have no problem putting up points, as they demonstrated in their win over the Eagles. Look for Rivers to have a bounce back game, after his lackluster performance the first time around. Chargers running back LT gets another chance to find the end zone, after only gaining 70 yards in the previous meeting. Tight End Antonio Gates should cash in on the Broncos weak defense, and have a huge game. Tune in for this exciting game, and watch the Chargers take down the donkeys in Denver. This game will be airing at 1:15 pacific time on CBS.
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