Broncos offense gives the Chargers more points in the third quarter

The Denver Broncos offense racked up over 100 yards in the second quarter, but gift the Los Angeles Chargers a defensive touchdown and came away with a mere field goal to show for their efforts.

Down 7-3 to start the third quarter, the Broncos offense will get another chance to put points on the board to open things up.

Things got on track early with a short pass underneath to Royce Freeman for a solid gain, then Case Keenum went down the seam to Tim Patrick for a big gain to midfield. Another offensive holding call on the Broncos, set them back from there.

Keenum kept things nice a short needing 20 yards for a first down. On third and 16, found Matt LaCosse underneath who tried to weave his way for a first down coming up four yards shy of the first down marker to bring out Colby Wadman for the punt.

The Broncos defense saw Jeff Holland and Shaquil Barrett ruin the Chargers next drive, but the glee didn’t last long as Tim Patrick fumbled while being gang tackled to give the Chargers the ball with great field position at the Broncos 17-yard line.

Four plays later, the Chargers would likely put up an insurmountable lead on the Broncos with a touchdown pass by Philip Rivers.

Chargers 14, Broncos 3.

With the third quarter winding down, Broncos Stadium at Mile High began to look a lot like an Oakland Raiders home game.

Down two scores, the Broncos offense woke up some with a few good runs by Freeman and a timely catch by Tim Patrick as they crossed midfield with a minute to go in the third quarter.

The quarter would end after a Case Keenum sack and a short throw underneath on third and 14 that had no chance of gaining a first down.

Your 2018 Denver Broncos in one sentence right there.