Broncos' Fast Start Turns Into Nightmare: What Went Wrong In LA?

The Denver Broncos got off to a rare fast start in Los Angeles, scoring touchdowns on their first three possessions and building a 21-10 lead over the Chargers. But they surrendered a rare free kick field goal as the first half came to a close, a turning point that shifted the momentum in favor of the home team.

As the second half got underway, the Broncos' offense, which had been firing on all cylinders, suddenly stalled. The team's inability to move the ball and score points allowed the Chargers to climb back into the game, and before long, the Broncos found themselves trailing by a point.

The Broncos' defense, which had been solid for much of the year, was unable to hold off the Chargers' attack, as Los Angeles scored touchdown after touchdown to take control of the game. Despite a late surge by the Broncos, it was too little, too late, and the team fell short of clinching their first playoff berth since 2015.

The loss was a tough pill to swallow for the Broncos, who had been riding high after a string of impressive victories. But the team remains optimistic about their chances, knowing that they still have a few games left to play and plenty of opportunities to make a push for the playoffs.

For now, though, the Broncos are left to ponder what might have been, and to wonder how a game that had started out so promisingly had ultimately slipped through their fingers. As they look to regroup and refocus, they know that they have their work cut out for them if they hope to achieve their goal of making it back to the postseason.