Five Bold Broncos Predictions vs. Chargers in Week 3

This is going to be a challenging game for the Denver Broncos as the Los Angeles Chargers look like one of the better NFL teams through the first two games. Meanwhile, the Broncos' defense, which was touted as one of the best in the NFL, got exposed in the passing game by the Indianapolis Colts last week. 

Some of my bold predictions wouldn't contribute to a likely Broncos win. Some would. The Broncos' performance through two weeks is enough to give any analyst pause.

With that said, here's the limit of bold possibilities I could see happening on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.

RB Leads Broncos in Targets & Catches

The Chargers love to limit passing offense to short throws and rally down to the ball. They pride themselves on limiting receivers, which isn’t good, considering Sean Payton's love for using running backs in the passing game.  

If the Broncos want to stick in this one, they can’t allow the Chargers to force a lot of targets to the running backs. The Broncos need their other weapons to step up, make plays, and be a big part of moving the ball.

If a running back leads in targets and catches, the Broncos are likely to walk away with a loss. 

Bo Nix Held -6.0 Air Yards per Attempt

This pairs with the previous prediction as the Chargers force Nix to keep things short in the passing game. It's another prediction that wouldn't bode well for a Broncos victory. If Nix is held to under six air yards per attempt, it's a likely loss.

Even with the Chargers' tendency to eliminate big plays and force underneath throws, Nix needs to show he can take some calculated risks and smartly push the ball downfield without risking turnovers. If he can, then the Broncos' chances are significantly improved. 

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