OVERVIEW
Los Angeles heads to the Mile High City for its first meeting with the Broncos of the season, kicking off on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1:05 p.m. PT from Empower Field at Mile High.
Sunday's game marks the 121st regular-season matchup between the teams, with Denver holding a 67-52-1 advantage. The Chargers have a 39-11 (.780) record in the series when scoring 23 or more points. While the Broncos swept the season series last year, Los Angeles looks to post a win in Denver for the second time in three seasons.
The Bolts ended their losing streak with a 10-point home win against Jacksonville in Week 7. Justin Herbert became the first rookie quarterback in history to throw for 300 yards, toss three touchdowns, run for a score and throw no interceptions in a victory. His 308.4 passing yards per game is a conference-best this season. The defense is coming off a five-sack performance and did not allow a completion in the first quarter for the ninth time in team history.
While Denver is coming off a loss to Kansas City, two weeks ago the Broncos beat New England on the leg of six Brandon McManus field goals — who now has the most games with multiple made kicks of 50-plus yards in NFL history. On offense, running back Melvin Gordon III has recorded five scrimmage touchdowns.
SERIES BREAKDOWN
All-Time Series Record | 52-68-1 |
Regular Season Series Record | 52-67-1 |
Chargers All-Time at Broncos | 18-42-1 |
Last Time at Broncos | Dec. 1, 2019 — L, 23-20 |
Current Streak | L, Two games |
Last Meeting | Dec. 1, 2019 at Den. — L, 23-20 |
Longest Chargers Win Streak | Six games (1963-66) |
Longest Broncos Win Streak | Seven games (1975-78) |
HC Anthony Lynn vs. Den | 2-4 |
Lynn All-Time vs. Den.* | 3-8 |
Most Career GP vs. Den. | DE Melvin Ingram III (14) |
*Both as a Player and Coach (including years as assistant)
BY THE NUMBERS
20+: In Sunday's win vs. Jacksonville, Justin Herbert became the first quarterback this season to throw three touchdowns of 20-plus air yards in a single game.
19: Since Anthony Lynn was named head coach in 2017, the Bolts have won 19 games when having a positive turnover margin. The 19-2 record is tied for the fourth-best in the NFL over that span
96: Since Joey Bosa entered the NFL, he and teammate Melvin Ingram III are tied for the third-most QB hurries over that span and are four away from reaching 100.