Tag: Los Angeles Chargers
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Center Sam Mustipher comes ‘full circle’ in return to Broncos after being released in 2024
On April 4, 2024, after the Broncos lost starting center Lloyd Cushenberry in free agency, they signed veteran Sam Mustipher, a former starter with Chicago. Many thought Mustipher would end up being the Broncos’ starter in 2024 since the two other centers on the roster were both inexperienced, in Luke Wattenberg and Alex Forsyth. But…
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Broncos win AFC West for first time since 2015
The Broncos have reached their first goal this season. When Denver clinched a playoff spot two weeks ago, head coach Sean Payton made a point of saying that “goal one is try to go win your division” and not just make the postseason. Well, on Saturday, the Broncos won the AFC West for the first…
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Broncos sign center Sam Mustipher off Chargers practice squad, waive guard Calvin Throckmorton
The Broncos have a new starting center and now a new backup center. Denver on Friday plucked Sam Mustipher off the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad. He will serve as the backup to Alex Forsyth, who replaced Luke Wattenberg as the starter after he was placed on injured reserve Thursday due to a shoulder injury.…
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Broncos at Chargers grades: An average day for Denver in 23-20 loss
The Broncos dropped to 1-2 after another last-second loss on Sunday, this time to the Chargers. Here are the grades from the 23-20 loss: Offense There were still way too many three-and-outs for this group. Quarterback Bo Nix and the offense had nothing going until hitting Courtland Sutton on a 52-yard touchdown pass right before…
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Final: Chargers 23, Broncos 20
The Broncos (1-1) begin AFC West play Sunday on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers (2-0). Kickoff is set for 2:05 p.m. on CBS. Fourth quarter Chargers go right down the field to set up the winning field goal. Dicker hits for the win. Broncos don’t get a first down, and the Chargers have…
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Broncos at Chargers predictions | The Denver Gazette’s picks
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The Denver Gazette sports staff predicts Sunday’s game between the Broncos and Chargers in Inglewood, Calif. Paul Klee’s pick: Chargers 26, Broncos 16 Here’s the optimistic truth: the Chargers, who have fallen in love with Justin Herbert and the passing game, should be a good matchup for the Broncos and their ballyhooed pass rush. Denver…
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Tomasson’s scouting report: Broncos at Chargers
The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson gives his scouting report for Sunday’s game between the Broncos and Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Offense The Broncos lost 29-28 last Sunday at Indianapolis but at least the offense was better than in a 20-12 win over lowly Tennessee in the opener the previous Sunday. Quarterback Bo…
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How to watch: Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers
Broncos TV Guide Week 3 TV: CBS (Kevin Harlan, play-by-play; Trent Green, analyst; Melanie Collins, sideline) Kickoff: 2:05 p.m. Sunday Radio: 94.1 FM and 850 AM KOA (Dave Logan, play-by-play; Rick Lewis, analyst; Susie Wargin, sideline) Betting line: Chargers -2.5
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Broncos seek return to being ‘best defense in the league’ against Chargers
ENGLEWOOD – In the opener two weeks ago, all the talk about the Broncos having the best defense in the NFL looked legitimate. In a 20-12 win over Tennessee, they held the Titans to a meager 133 yards and led the NFL in total defense after Week 1. Suddenly, though, the talk looks a bit…
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Friday Faceoff: Who reaches Super Bowl first — Sean Payton or Jim Harbaugh?
Friday Faceoff: Who reaches the Super Bowl first — Sean Payton or Jim Harbaugh? Paul Klee, sports editor Answer: Harbaugh Sean Payton holds a grudge like Khalil Mack is trying to strip it away. He is, after all, a coach who has “two middle fingers” to fire at critics if he proves them wrong. So…