Broncos and Chargers Clash at Mile High: A Duel in Denver's Altitude
As the Denver Broncos prepare to host the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on December 31st, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends could play a significant role. The Broncos, coming off a solid victory against the Patriots with a score of 16-9, look to continue their momentum. This win brought their record to an even split of eight wins and eight losses for the season.
The Broncos' performance in their last home game showcased resilience despite four fumbles and two turnovers. Their defense was particularly impressive, forcing seven three-and-outs and recovering one fumble while also recording two sacks. Offensively, they managed an average gain of four yards per play with a total yardage of 276 across 65 plays.
In contrast, during their away game against the Lions where they suffered a heavy defeat (42-17), the team's defensive struggles were evident as they missed twenty tackles – an area that will need tightening up before facing the Chargers. However, it's worth noting that even in defeat, their red zone efficiency stood strong at about sixty-seven percent success rate.
Looking back further to Week 14 when they faced off against these same Chargers away from home, Denver emerged victorious with a scoreline of 24-7. Their defense was dominant then too; six sacks contributed to this comprehensive win along with one interception and two forced fumbles.
With such defensive prowess shown in recent games combined with playing on home turf known for its unique altitude challenges for visiting teams – which can affect both stamina and ball trajectory – there is potential for another strong showing by Denver’s defense.
Fans should look out for whether Denver can maintain its red zone efficiency while improving on tackling consistency from previous outings. Additionally, limiting turnovers will be crucial as those have been detrimental in past performances despite overall positive yardage gains.
The upcoming match promises excitement as we close out the year; fans can catch all the action live on CBS at Empower Field at Mile High on December 31st starting at 21:25 UTC (2:25 PM local time).