Heroes, Zeros from Broncos' NFL Week 17 win over Chargers
Here are the heroes and zeros from the Denver Broncos’ 16-9 win to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium.
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Here are the heroes and zeros from the Denver Broncos’ 16-9 win to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium.
Josh Allen accounted for three touchdowns, Tyler Bass made a 29-yard field goal with 28 seconds remaining, and the Buffalo Bills escaped with a 24-22 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night to improve their playoff chances. Allen ran for two TDs and threw for one, becoming the first player in NFL history with four consecutive seasons with 40 combined touchdowns. Bass' go-ahead kick capped a 13-play, 64-yard drive that included Allen's 15-yard completion to Khalil Shakir on third down.
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Brandon Staley's self-confidence and bravado endeared himself to Los Angeles Chargers fans during his first two seasons as the team's coach. Staley has been feeling pressure from the media and an impatient fan base since the Chargers blew a 27-point, first-half lead in their 31-30 playoff loss at Jacksonville last season. After Sunday's game, Staley for the first time turned combative against those who have singled out his defense as a reason why this season has been a disappointment.
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