Last meeting
On Christmas Eve last year the Chargers defeated the Broncos 23-3. The San Diego defense registered four sacks and forced three turnovers in the win.
Last week
The Chargers were stunned by the Panthers, losing 26-24 on a Carolina touchdown as time expired. ... The Broncos' offense exploded in a 41-14 rout of the Raiders on Monday Night Football.
San Diego's secondary: The Broncos picked apart what many thought was a talented group of defensive backs in Oakland. Rookie WR Eddie Royal finished with nine receptions for 146 yards and a TD in his NFL debut. This week, the Chargers will also have to deal with ...
... Broncos WR Brandon Marshall: After serving a one-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy, the Broncos' star receiver will be back in the lineup. Marshall returns to the gridiron for the first time since he injured his right forearm in the offseason.
Did you know?
Chargers QB Philip Rivers has a 4-0 career record as a starter vs. Denver. ... The Broncos have won eight consecutive season openers at home. ... Tomlinson has 100-plus rushing yards in three of his past four games against the Broncos. ... Denver CBs Champ Bailey and Dre' Bly rank first and second among active CBs for the most INTs since 1999.
