No Breathing Room

Virgil Green responded on Denver’s very next play with a 44-yard reception to put the Broncos in field goal range. Back-to-back sacks pushed them back, however, and Brandon McManus missed a 50-yarder that would have given Denver a six-point cushion.

Sep 11, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (85) pulls in a reception over Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Kyle Emanuel (51) in the third quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports