The Denver Broncos got that spark they were looking for with a quarterback switch — from their defense, anyway. At least, though, the Broncos are headed into a new year on a feel-good note even if they were officially eliminated from the playoff race. Jarrett Stidham threw for 224 yards and a touchdown in an uneven performance during his first start in place of a benched Russell Wilson as the Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-9 on Sunday.