Parker Parker Gabriel, Gabriel beat writer: Broncos 20, Chargers 17 Line these rosters and this game up and it feels like a Los Angeles win. Jim Harbaugh’s done good work with the Bolts already and it should pay dividends for Justin Herbert over time. The Broncos defense looks capable of gliding down the barrel of a big breaker for a while still. At some point, the offense is going to have to win this team a game. Would certainly be interesting if Denver finds its way to 4-2.<br><br>Ryan McFadden, beat writer: Broncos Ryan 13, Chargers 10 This game McFadden won’t be pretty. We are not going to get a Broncos-Jets type of matchup, but anticipate a low-scoring contest that’s dictated by the run game. As long as Nix stays away from turning the ball over like he has in the last three weeks, Denver should be able to come away with a win. It’s hard to bet against Denver’s defense at the moment.<br><br>Troy Troy Renck, Renck columnist: Broncos 17, Chargers 15 Everything is suddenly in front of the Broncos. They have won three straight and can post victories in their first two AFC West games for the first time since 2017. No team accomplishes its goals without playing well in the division. The Broncos understand this game does not have the juice of the Raiders, but it is equally important. In the end, a Justin Herbert interception will set up a game-winning field goal.<br><br>Sean Sean Keeler, Keeler columnist: Broncos 16, Chargers 13 Justin Herbert is playing with a brace. Bo Nix is playing with a swagger. A lot’s been made about Joey Bosa against a beat-up Broncos offensive line, but even with career Broncokiller Maxx Crosby (two sacks) all up in his face, Nix still moved the sticks with his legs when he had to, including an 11-yard run for a first down to take the wind out of some silver-and black pirates’ sails. Bo grows. And glows. Again.<div></div><br>