Tonight at 8:25 p.m. ET on CBS and NFL Network the Denver Broncos (5-1) will host the San Diego Chargers (5-2) in an AFC West clash that might have major playoff implications down the road. Live stream the game by clicking this link; Broncos fans can listen to the game on 850 KOA, while Chargers fans may do likewise on The Rock 105.3.
The Broncos have to avoid a letdown effort in this game following Peyton Manning's historic outing on Sunday. Manning became the NFL's all-time leader in touchdown passes, passing Brett Favre. He threw four touchdown passes in total on Sunday, pushing his career mark to 510.
Manning has already moved past that though, as first place in the AFC West is on the line. "We're playing a great team in the Chargers, a team we're very familiar with, as they are with us," Manning said. "They beat us last year, so we got to get ready on this short week."
Manning's counterpart Philip Rivers is having a stellar season in his own right, despite a disappointing campaign thus far from his top receiver Keenan Allen. Rivers has thrown 17 touchdown passes in 2014 against just three interceptions, and averages 280 yards a week.
He will be the chief concern for a Broncos defense that has improved greatly from last season, but can be susceptible from time to time in the passing game.
"He's a tremendous competitor," Broncos head coach John Fox said. "We go way back. When I was in the Carolinas, he played at N.C. State, so I had a chance to watch him perform. I know a lot about him as a competitor. I know myself and our organization and our team have great respect for him."
Chargers Injury Report
Jeremiah Attaochu
LB
Hamstring
Limited Participation in Practice
Doubtful
Donald Brown
RB
Concussion
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Brandon Flowers
CB
Concussion
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Ryan Mathews
RB
Knee
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Manti Te'o
LB
Foot
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Kavell Conner
LB
Ankle
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Danny Fluker
T
Ankle
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Richard Ohrnberger
G
Back
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Dwight Freeney
LB
Knee
Limited Participation in Practice
Probable
Jason Verrett
CB
Shoulder
Limited Participation in Practice
Questionable
Steven Williams
CB
Groin
Limited Participation in Practice
Questionable
Broncos Injury Report
Montee Ball
RB
Groin
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Omar Bolden
CB
Concussion
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Quinton Carter
S
Hamstring
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Christopher Harris
CB
Knee
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Brandon McManus
K
right Groin
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Juwan Thompson
RB
Knee
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Terrell Ward
S
Knee
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Steven Johnson
LB
Ankle
Limited Participation in Practice
Questionable
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