4 things we learned from Broncos in loss to Chargers
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J.K. Dobbins has been the Denver Broncos' best running back by far, but his success is coming in a specific way the team must strive to duplicate.
What an incredible turn of events! After J.K. Dobbins' touchdown gave the Broncos a lead early in the second half, Derius Davis fumbled the ensuing kickoff return, with Kaden Elliss knocking it loose and JL Skinner recovering.
The Broncos lost on a last-second field goal for the second straight week. These are the studs and duds from the game.
Despite never surrendering a lead for even a second in the fourth quarter of every game, the Broncos find themselves at 1-2, so how does that work? The answer — points scored when there isn't any time left on the clock.
The Broncos, however, are no pushover -- they took care of business in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans, and they could've easily been 2-0 themselves had they been able to close out the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. Having not done so, the Chargers can expect to get the best shot of an upstart Broncos team led by coach Sean Payton.
Becton was beat early and often against the Broncos before he left the game with a concussion. His replacement in Salyer did not fare much better. Same goes for Pipkins. Their pass block grades on the day were 36.1, 26.5, and 41.6, respectively.
Cameron Dicker kicks a 43-yard field goal as time expires to lift the Chargers to a 23-20 comeback victory over the Denver Broncos that moves them to 3-0.
The Chargers limited Denver to two first downs, 61 total net yards and 0-for-4 third-down conversions in the fourth quarter.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/broncos as Broncos Urged to Acquire ILB After Placing Greenlaw on IR. In the wake of Dre Greenlaw's short-term stay on injured reserve, national media outlet The Sporting News has strongly suggested the Denver Broncos fortify the inside linebacker position with proven depth.