Chargers safeties Adrian Phillips, left, and Derwin James walk away in defeat after Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus kicked a 34-yard field goal for a 23-22 win at Stubhub Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers tight end Virgil Green yells out after catching a pass for a first down, keeping a first half drive alive against the Denver Broncos at Stubhub Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers running back Melvin Gordon III is stopped short of the goal line by Denver Broncos safety Will Parks and linebacker Josie Jewell in the second half at Stubhub Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers slides to the ground after scrambling away from Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray during second half action at Stubhub Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers defensive lineman Joey Bosa dives at the feet of Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum during third quarter action at Stubhub Center on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers running back Austin Ekeler pushes away Denver Broncos linebacker Josie Jewell during a fourth quarter run at Stubhub Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. intercepts a pass intended for Chargers receiver Tyrell Williams during second half action at Stubhub Center on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum is held short of a two-point conversion by Chargers safety Adrian Phillips during fourth quarter action at Stubhub Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum throws an incomplete pass as he avoids a sack by Chargers linebacker Uchenna Nwoso late in the fourth quarter at Stubhub Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller sacks Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during second half action at Stubhub Center on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers bobbles a snap during second quarter action at Stubhub Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay speeds past the Chargers defense for a long first half touchdown run at Stubhub Center on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers center Mike Pouncey yells out on his way to the locker room before a game against the Denver Broncos at Stubhub Center on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
