The Chargers received again within the win column in convincing style Sunday with a 23-16 victory over the Broncos.
The Bolts moved to 3-2 on the season and snapped a two-game skid within the course of.
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The Bolts lastly flew residence from Denver with a win.
The Chargers jumped on the Broncos early Sunday earlier than holding on late to earn their first win at Mile Excessive since 2018. The Bolts had misplaced 10 of the previous 11 contests in Denver.
For gamers who’ve been round a couple of years, they know the way particular of a win that is.
“Large. That is my first win right here,” Rashawn Slater mentioned. “Unbelievable, simply feels actually good to go to divisional opponents home and beat them there, particularly within the altitude.
“In case you’re a lineman, you are fearful about it, you are fats, altitude,” Slater added. “F it, we received.”
The win was additionally Justin Herbert’s first on the street in opposition to the Broncos.
“Yeah, we talked about it,” Herbert mentioned. “It has been some time because the Chargers have received right here.
“We knew it was a troublesome place to play, superior ambiance so we’re simply comfortable to stroll away with a win,” Herbert added.
Derwin James, Jr. hadn’t received right here since his rookie season.
“Wow, wow. It is main,” James mentioned. “You all know the division video games depend plus two. We have not received right here since 2018, that is a very long time in the past. Good to get a win for positive.”
Even Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who traveled to Denver when he performed for the Bolts, chimed on on the victory.
“Nice and superb win for the group,” Harbaugh mentioned. “Actually pleased with our group.”
He later added: “Our guys battled till the tip. It is a robust place to get a win.”
The Bolts got here out flying from the beginning as Elijah Molden intercepted Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix on Denver’s opening possession.
The Chargers kicked a subject aim and Denver promptly went three-and-out earlier than Justin Herbert hit rookie Kimani Vidal for a 38-yard landing move and an early 10-0 lead.
The Chargers, who finally constructed up a 23-0 lead, held on late to win by a landing.
“Large,” Molden mentioned of the massive first-half lead. “Even on the finish, we ended up successful by seven. We’d like all these factors.”
The Bolts at the moment are 2-1 in AFC West play and moved into second play within the division.
Subsequent up is a Week 7 street recreation in opposition to the Cardinals on Monday Evening Soccer.