Tonight at 8:25 p.m. ET the Denver Broncos (11-2) will look to continue their utter dominance over the AFC West division when they host Philip Rivers and the Chargers (6-7), who are ferociously battling for a postseason spot. Watch the game on NFL Network or live stream it here; Broncos fans can listen to the game on 103.5 The Fox, while Chargers fans can tune in to the action on The Rock 105.3.
The Broncos have clinched a playoff spot already, but still have seeding to play for. In addition to seeding, professional pride kicks in regardless of how cushy a situation can be, according to wide receiver Eric Decker.
"I guess you have some security but our job is not finished - winning this division is number one and winning this conference is number two," Decker said. "And we have to make sure that we get better as a team as a whole. We have a big goal and expectations for this year and that's just one week at a time and grinding away."
The Chargers have nothing sewn up, and are playing for their playoff lives. Linebacker Jarret Johnson is relishing the chance to go head-to-head with 2013's most prolific quarterback. "I can't wait," Johnson said. "It's going to be a great challenge. As a competitor and an athlete in the NFL, these are the opportunities you want. We worked ourselves into a hole and we have to depend on other people, but the only thing we're focusing on is what we can control, and right now that's Denver."
The Broncos will be without slot receiver Wes Welker, who sustained a concussion last week, but will get tight end Julius Thomas. "All year, we've been talking about how dynamic our entire offense is," Thomas said. "There are guys that maybe hadn't been getting as many touches in the beginning of the season. Now, they're going out there and they're showing everybody what they can do."
Chargers Injury Report:
| Corey Liuget | DE | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Sean Lissemore | DE | Toe | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| D.J. Fluker | T | Ankle | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Eddie Royal | WR | Toe | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Shareece Wright | CB | Foot | Limited Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Keenan Allen | WR | Shoulder | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Jarret Johnson | LB | Hand | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Nick Hardwick | C | Neck | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Johnny Patrick | CB | Ankle | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Lawrence Guy | DE | Toe | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
Broncos Injury Report:
| Derek Wolfe | DE | Illness | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Malik Jackson | DE | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Demaryius Thomas | WR | Shoulder | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Mike Adams | S | Thumb | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| J.D. Walton | C | Ankle | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| C.J. Anderson | RB | Illness | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Julius Thomas | TE | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Knowshon Moreno | RB | Shoulder | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Champ Bailey | CB | Foot | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Peyton Manning | QB | Ankle | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Omar Bolden | CB | Shoulder | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| David Bruton | S | Shoulder | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Chris Kuper | G | Ankle | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Eric Decker | WR | Ribs | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Trindon Holliday | WR | Shoulder | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Wes Welker | WR | Concussion | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Winston Justice | T | Finger | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Joel Dreessen | TE | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
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