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\"Ja'Quan<\/p>\n

Ja’Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos returns an interception on a ball thrown by Trey Lance (5) of the Los Angeles Chargers for a touchdown during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Ja'Quan<\/p>\n

Ja’Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos attempts to dunk the ball in celebration after scoring on an interception on a ball thrown by Trey Lance (5) of the Los Angeles Chargers to the house during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Ja'Quan<\/p>\n

Ja’Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his pick six with Riley Moss (21) during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Denver<\/p>\n

Denver Broncos get loud during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Alex<\/p>\n

Alex Singleton (49), Talanoa Hufanga (9) and Justin Strnad (40) of the Denver Broncos stop Trey Lance (5) of the Los Angeles Chargers on a scramble during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Cam<\/p>\n

Cam Hart (20) of the Los Angeles Chargers tackles Evan Engram (1) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Garett<\/p>\n

Garett Bolles (72) of the Denver Broncos is tended to by medical personnel during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Garett<\/p>\n

Garett Bolles (72) of the Denver Broncos is helped off the field during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Denver<\/p>\n

Denver Broncos roar as Los Angeles Chargers drives during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Tyler<\/p>\n

Tyler Badie (28) of the Denver Broncos gets forced out of bounds by Tarheeb Still (29) of the Los Angeles Chargers as head coach Sean Payton watches during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Jaleel<\/p>\n

Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos rushes as Del\u2019shawn Phillips (53) of the Los Angeles Chargers pursues during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Bo<\/p>\n

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scrambles as Bud Dupree (48) of the Los Angeles Chargers defends Courtland Sutton (14) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Bo<\/p>\n

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos runs for a gain against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Head<\/p>\n

Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos watches the action as he stands with Jarrett Stidham (8) and Bo Nix (10) during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Evan<\/p>\n

Evan Engram (1) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a first-down reception with Troy Franklin (11) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Jaleel<\/p>\n

Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos sheds Tony Jefferson (23) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Jonah<\/p>\n

Jonah Elliss (52), Adam Prentice (46) and Jordan Turner (55) of the Denver Broncos team up to stop Jaret Patterson (32) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Nik<\/p>\n

Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos strip sacks Trey Lance (5) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos\u2019 19-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Sai\u00e2\u0080\u0099vion<\/p>\n

Sai\u2019vion Jones (95) of the Denver Broncos celebrates recovering a fumble after Nik Bonitto (15) strip sacked Trey Lance (5) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos\u2019 19-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Bo<\/p>\n

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos falls as Odafe Oweh (98) of the Los Angeles Chargers watches during the fourth quarter of the Broncos\u2019 19-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Riley<\/p>\n

Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for Keenan Allen (13) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos\u2019 19-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Alex<\/p>\n

Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a delay of game by Trey Lance (5) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos\u2019 19-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Pat<\/p>\n

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos blows up Kimani Vidal (30) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos\u2019 19-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Pat<\/p>\n

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after blowing up Kimani Vidal (30) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos\u2019 19-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"RJ<\/p>\n

RJ Harvey (12) of the Denver Broncos battles inside the Los Angeles Chargers\u2019 10-yard-line during the fourth quarter of the Broncos\u2019 19-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Wil<\/p>\n

Wil Lutz (3) of the Denver Broncos knocks down a field goal during the fourth quarter of the Broncos\u2019 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Jonah<\/p>\n

Jonah Elliss (52) of the Denver Broncos forces an incompletion by Trey Lance (5) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos\u2019 19-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Nik<\/p>\n

Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos walks into the locker room after the Broncos\u2019 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

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Ja’Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos returns an interception on a ball thrown by Trey Lance (5) of the Los Angeles Chargers for a touchdown during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

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