Denver Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson, left, knocks the ball from Chargers running back Austin Ekeler just short of the goal line during the second quarter. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers wide receiver Andre Patton catches a pass, but is pushed out of bounds by Denver Broncos defensive backs Duke Dawson (20) and Kareem Jackson (22) during the second half. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers defensive tackle Jerry Tillery (99) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco (5) during the second half. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers outside linebacker Kyzir White intercepts a pass by Joe Flacco intended for Broncos tight end Jeff Heuerman, left, during the third quarter. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers defensive back Desmond King breaks free to score on a 68-yard punt return during the second half. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay breaks through the line for a first-quarter touchdown against the Chargers. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) recovers a fumble by Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco, right, in the first quarter. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers drops back to pass during the second half. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass against the Broncos in the second half. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers defensive tackle Justin Jones harasses Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco during the first half. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Broncos linebacker A.J. Johnson intercepts a pass by Philip Rivers in the end zone during the third quarter. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
