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The Denver Broncos are back on a losing streak as they return home to host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 13 in a battle for the AFC West cellar.

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The Denver Broncos are coming off their worst - by far - performance as a team in 2019, at least according to the most recent DVOA rankings for last week. At 3-8, the Broncos are searching for answers as they host the 4-7 Los Angeles Chargers for a battle for the AFC West cellar.

Word on whether Drew Lock will be the teams starter this week is expected on Friday, but that will unlikely to spark this team on any kind of run as rookie quarterbacks tend to do rookie quarterback kinds of things.

Broncos Tickets

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Game Preview

The bigger concern for Denver right now is injuries on that defense.

On defense, the Broncos could be without Von Miller and Alexander Johnson. Shelby Harris was also hobbled, but was limited on Thursday and looks like he’ll be able to go on Sunday. Even so, not having one of the best edge rushers in the game and Johnson, who really helped stabilize this defensive unit early in the season, is going to be tough to overcome.

Philip Rivers under duress is the best way to ensure he throws an untimely sack, but without Miller that gets a lot harder to do.

On the offensive side of the ball, if Drew Lock gets the start then the success on offense will flow through his right arm and the creative playcalling of Rich Scangarello. If I were him, I’d feature Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman early and often regardless of the score.

Here is how to watch.

TV Schedule

When: Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 2:25 p.m. Mile High time

Where: Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado

Channel: CBS / Local

Announcers: Andrew Catalon (play-by-play) and James Lofton (analyst).

Local Radio: KOA - 850 AM | 94.1 FM & The Fox - 103.5 FM | Spanish Radio KNVR 1150 AM | National Radio - Sports Radio

If you see BLUE in your area below, you will get the Broncos-Chargers game on CBS locally. And yes, that Broncos Country area is shrinking with each passing defeat it seems.

Online Streaming

FuboTV (Available if being televised in your area)

Yahoo Sports App

NFL Game Pass (After the game)

Broncos injury report

Player Pos. Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
Player Pos. Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
Duke Dawson CB Concussion DNP DNP LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Chris Harris Jr. CB NIR DNP FULL FULL
Shelby Harris DE Ankle DNP LIMITED LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Josey Jewell ILB Ankle DNP LIMITED LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Alexander Johnson ILB Knee DNP DNP LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Von Miller OLB Knee DNP DNP LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Derek Wolfe DE NIR DNP FULL FULL
Justin Hollins LB Hamstring LIMITED LIMITED FULL
Ron Leary G Shoulder / Neck LIMITED LIMITED FULL
Connor McGovern C Back LIMITED LIMITED FULL
Tim Patrick WR Shoulder LIMITED LIMITED FULL
Jeff Heuerman TE Knee FULL FULL FULL
Ja’Wuan James T Knee FULL FULL FULL QUESTIONABLE
Joseph Jones ILB Foot FULL FULL FULL
Will Parks S Hand FULL FULL FULL
Dalton Risner G Ankle FULL FULL FULL

Chargers injury report

Player Pos. Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
Player Pos. Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
Thomas Davis LB Knee LIMITED FULL FULL
Russell Okung T Groin LIMITED LIMITED FULL QUESTIONABLE
Sam Tevi T Knee LIMITED LIMITED LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Mike Williams WR Knee LIMITED FULL FULL
Justin Jackson RB Calf FULL FULL FULL
Drue Tranquill LB Calf FULL FULL FULL
Geremy Davis WR Hamstring NOT LISTED NOT LISTED LIMITED QUESTIONABLE

Odds

The Broncos odds have steadily gotten worse since opening slight home underdogs to the 4-7 Chargers this week. The line has shifted to three points in favor of Los Angeles. This line probably has a lot to do with the likelihood that Drew Lock will be making his first start and a quarterbacks first start can be quite unpredictable for predictions sake.

Matchup History

The Broncos and Chargers have a long history together with Denver holding a 66-52-1 advantage. Interestingly, the rivalry has been like a pendulum that swings back and forth between the two with one of the team teams dominating the other for years at a time. Currently, the Broncos have taken the pendulum back since 2011 having won 13 of the last 17 that includes four of the last six.

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Fan Sentiment

Predictably, fan confidence has plummeted a bit this week after the teams 20-3 beatdown at the Buffalo Bills last week. However, now as much as I would have thought. It would seem the idea of Drew Lock starting has some fans anxious and excited to see the 2019 second round draft pick get on the field.

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Broncos 2019 regular season schedule

Wk Date Opponent Time (MT) TV Score Record
Wk Date Opponent Time (MT) TV Score Record
1 Sep 9 at Raiders (MNF) 8:20 PM ESPN 24-16 L 0-1
2 Sep 15 vs Bears 2:25 PM FOX 16-14 L 0-2
3 Sep 22 at Packers 11:00 AM FOX 27-16 L 0-3
4 Sep 29 vs Jaguars 2:25 PM CBS 26-24 L 0-4
5 Oct. 6 at Chargers 2:05 PM CBS 20-13 W 1-4
6 Oct 13 vs Titans 2:25 PM CBS 16-0 W 2-4
7 Oct 17 vs Chiefs (TNF) 6:20 PM NFLN 30-6 L 2-5
8 Oct 27 at Colts 11:00 AM CBS 15-13 L 2-6
9 Nov 3 vs Browns 2:25 PM CBS 24-19 W 3-6
10 Nov 10 BYE
11 Nov 17 at Vikings 11:00 AM CBS 27-23 L 3-7
12 Nov 24 at Bills 11:00 AM CBS 20-3 L 3-8
13 Dec 1 vs Chargers 2:25 PM CBS 23-20 W 4-8
14 Dec 8 at Texans 11:00 AM CBS 38-24 W 5-8
15 Dec 15 at Chiefs 11:00 AM CBS 23-3 L 5-9
16 Dec 22 vs Lions 2:05 PM CBS 27-17 W 6-9
17 Dec 29 vs Raiders 2:25 PM CBS 16-15 W 7-9