Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) celebrates in the end zone after intercepting a pass by Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) to stop a Charger drive during the second half Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)
Defense leads Denver to a 28-13 win over Los Angeles Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) celebrates in the end zone after intercepting a pass by Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) to stop a Charger drive during the second half Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30), inside linebacker Baron Browning (56) and cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) stop Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) short of a first down on a third and short during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) celebrates after the Broncos stopped the Los Angeles Chargers short of a first down during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) fights for extra yardage against Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Kyzir White (44) and safety Nasir Adderley (24)during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos offensive tackle Calvin Anderson (76) leaves the field after suffering an injury during the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) is dragged down by Los Angeles Chargers safety Nasir Adderley (24) after gaining a first down at the Los Angeles Chargers 9-yard line during the first Half Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Gordon scored a couple plays later to give the Broncos a 14-0 lead. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos outside linebacker Stephen Weatherly (91) pressures Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos outside linebacker Stephen Weatherly (91) chases down then sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos outside linebacker Stephen Weatherly (91) chases down then sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) intercepts a Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton (9) during the first half Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81)leaps for a catch against Denver Broncos cornerback Ronald Darby (21) during the second half Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos defensive tackle McTelvin Agim (95) and Denver Broncos defensive end Dre’Mont Jones (93) celebrate after stopping the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sidelines during the second half Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos tight end Eric Saubert (82) celebrates with Denver Broncos offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (73) after catching a Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) pass for a touchdown during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) runs toward the end zone after intercepting a Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) pass during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos cornerback Nate Hairston (27) and cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) bring down Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) after a short reception during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Fans cheer as Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) runs into the end zone after intercepting a Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) pass during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs down field against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs down field agains the Los Angeles Chargers during the first Half Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs down field against Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Tevaughn Campbell (20) during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) intercepts a pass by Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton (9) during the first half Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, left, and Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Justin Jones meet after their game on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) hugs Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) after their game Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Michael Davis (43) and Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) exchange jerseys after their game Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Los Angeles Chargers tight end Stephen Anderson (82) makes a catch against the defense of Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) during the second half Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sidelines during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sidelines during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos fans cheer from the stands during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) tackles Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) during the second half Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) waits for the fourth quarter to begin against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws down field against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos outside linebacker Stephen Weatherly (91) takes a selfie with fans during warm ups Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) warms up before the Broncos game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos inside linebacker Kenny Young (41) warms ups before their game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos inside linebacker Kenny Young (41) warms ups before their game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos guard Dalton Risner (66) blows a kiss to the crowd as he leaves the field after pregame warm ups Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)The Broncos cheerleaders enter the field before the start of the Broncos/Los Angeles Chargers game Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Andre Roberts (7) stands for the pregame introductions before the start of the Denver/Los Angeles Chargers game Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II celebrates in the end zone after intercepting Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert on Sunday in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs down field to the Los Angeles Chargers 9-yard line during the second half Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 28-13. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) signs an autograph for a fan before the Broncos game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) signs a jersey for a fan before the Broncos game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. 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