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| All Games | 2-3 | -1 | 2-3 | 3-2 | 27.0 | 8.4 | 390.0 | (5.9) | 2.0 | 22.8 | 14.8 | 335.2 | (5.1) | 0.8 | | Road Games | 0-2 | -2 | 0-2 | 1-1 | 21.0 | 7.0 | 369.0 | (5.8) | 3.5 | 29.0 | 18.5 | 359.5 | (4.8) | 0.5 | | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | -1 | 1-2 | 2-1 | 27.7 | 9.3 | 426.7 | (6) | 1.7 | 22.7 | 14.7 | 372.3 | (5.6) | 1.0 | | Grass Games | 2-1 | +1 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 31.0 | 9.3 | 404.0 | (6) | 1.0 | 18.7 | 12.3 | 319.0 | (5.3) | 1.0 | | Division Games | 1-0 | +1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 37.0 | 10.0 | 503.0 | (6.5) | 1.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 237.0 | (4.7) | 0.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 27.0 | 8.4 | 23.2 | 28:26 | 27-101 | (3.8) | 26-40 | 65.7% | 289 | (7.3) | 66-390 | (5.9) | (14.4) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 22.7 | 9.3 | 19.4 | 28:56 | 25-104 | (4.2) | 22-34 | 62.5% | 240 | (7) | 59-345 | (5.8) | (15.2) | | Offense Road Games | 21.0 | 7.0 | 23.0 | 25:45 | 23-94 | (4) | 27-40 | 67.9% | 275 | (6.8) | 64-369 | (5.8) | (17.6) | | Defense (All Games) | 22.8 | 14.8 | 22.2 | 31:34 | 32-120 | (3.8) | 21-34 | 61.4% | 215 | (6.3) | 66-335 | (5.1) | (14.7) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 25.9 | 13.8 | 22.6 | 32:04 | 28-106 | (3.8) | 25-38 | 64.8% | 270 | (7.1) | 66-376 | (5.7) | (14.5) | | Defense Road Games | 29.0 | 18.5 | 28.5 | 34:14 | 41-159 | (3.9) | 23-33 | 70.1% | 200 | (6) | 74-359 | (4.8) | (12.4) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.6 | 1.4 | 2.0 | -1.2 | 13-6 | 47.8% | 1-1 | 60.0% | 2-42 | (18.9) | 3-21 | (7.4) | 6-54 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 1 | 1 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 13-5 | 42.0% | 1-0 | 60.7% | 3-69 | (24.2) | 19-2 | (9.2) | 6-51 | | Stats For (Road Games) | 1.5 | 2.0 | 3.5 | -3.0 | 12-5 | 44.0% | 1-1 | 66.7% | 3-54 | (18) | 1-5 | (3.7) | 7-58 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | | 15-7 | 46.7% | 1-0 | 40.0% | 1-19 | (16.2) | 2-10 | (6.1) | 7-59 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | | 14-6 | 43.9% | 0-0 | 45.9% | 2-41 | (22.8) | 19-2 | (9.4) | 6-51 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | | 15-8 | 53.3% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 2-35 | (17.5) | 1-3 | (3.5) | 7-65 |
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| All Games | 3-2 | +0.5 | 3-2 | 3-2 | 24.8 | 14.2 | 334.8 | (5.7) | 1.6 | 20.4 | 9.8 | 334.8 | (5.5) | 2.0 | | Home Games | 1-1 | -0.5 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 20.5 | 8.5 | 348.0 | (5.5) | 2.5 | 18.5 | 11.5 | 298.0 | (5.6) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | -1.5 | 1-2 | 2-1 | 21.3 | 14.7 | 333.3 | (5.8) | 2.3 | 26.0 | 13.3 | 380.3 | (5.8) | 2.7 | | Grass Games | 3-1 | +1.5 | 3-1 | 2-2 | 25.0 | 13.5 | 311.7 | (5.3) | 1.5 | 17.7 | 8.7 | 317.5 | (5.4) | 2.2 | | Division Games | 2-0 | +2 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 29.5 | 18.5 | 275.5 | (5) | 0.5 | 17.0 | 6.0 | 337.0 | (5.2) | 3.5 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 24.8 | 14.2 | 20.6 | 32:29 | 26-103 | (4) | 23-34 | 67.9% | 231 | (6.9) | 59-335 | (5.7) | (13.5) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 28.7 | 13.1 | 21.6 | 32:48 | 30-137 | (4.6) | 23-34 | 67.2% | 260 | (7.7) | 63-396 | (6.3) | (13.8) | | Offense Home Games | 20.5 | 8.5 | 21.0 | 33:42 | 28-132 | (4.7) | 22-35 | 64.3% | 216 | (6.2) | 63-348 | (5.5) | (17) | | Defense (All Games) | 20.4 | 9.8 | 20.2 | 27:31 | 20-75 | (3.8) | 26-41 | 64.0% | 260 | (6.4) | 60-335 | (5.5) | (16.4) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 22.1 | 10.4 | 20.6 | 29:07 | 23-95 | (4.1) | 25-40 | 61.9% | 266 | (6.6) | 63-361 | (5.7) | (16.4) | | Defense Home Games | 18.5 | 11.5 | 17.0 | 26:17 | 18-78 | (4.4) | 22-35 | 64.3% | 219 | (6.3) | 53-298 | (5.6) | (16.1) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 13-5 | 41.5% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 3-72 | (25.8) | 2-9 | (5.7) | 6-53 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2 | 13-5 | 42.2% | 1-0 | 78.7% | 2-59 | (24.1) | 21-2 | (9.1) | 6-50 | | Stats For (Home Games) | 1.5 | 1.0 | 2.5 | -1.5 | 14-7 | 53.6% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 1-52 | (35) | 1-6 | (4) | 4-29 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.2 | 0.8 | 2.0 | | 13-5 | 42.9% | 1-0 | 0.0% | 3-68 | (24.4) | 2-24 | (10.9) | 7-58 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.9 | | 13-6 | 41.2% | 1-0 | 51.9% | 3-70 | (25.2) | 19-2 | (9.7) | 6-49 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | 11-4 | 40.9% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 3-88 | (25.3) | 2-32 | (12.8) | 5-37 |
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| 9/9/2012 | PITTSBURGH | 31-19 | W | -3 | W | 45 | O | 27-94 | 19-26-240 | 1 | 26-75 | 22-40-209 | 1 | | 9/17/2012 | @ ATLANTA | 21-27 | L | 3 | L | 49.5 | U | 27-118 | 24-37-218 | 4 | 28-67 | 24-36-208 | 0 | | 9/23/2012 | HOUSTON | 25-31 | L | 1.5 | L | 43 | O | 21-59 | 26-52-316 | 1 | 34-152 | 17-30-284 | 2 | | 9/30/2012 | OAKLAND | 37-6 | W | -6.5 | W | 47 | U | 38-165 | 30-39-338 | 1 | 16-56 | 19-34-181 | 0 | | 10/7/2012 | @ NEW ENGLAND | 21-31 | L | 6 | L | 50.5 | O | 20-70 | 31-44-332 | 3 | 54-251 | 23-31-193 | 1 | | 10/15/2012 | @ SAN DIEGO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/28/2012 | NEW ORLEANS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/4/2012 | @ CINCINNATI | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/11/2012 | @ CAROLINA | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 9/10/2012 | @ OAKLAND | 22-14 | W | 1 | W | 47.5 | U | 20-32 | 24-33-226 | 0 | 20-45 | 32-46-276 | 1 | | 9/16/2012 | TENNESSEE | 38-10 | W | -6 | W | 43.5 | O | 39-148 | 24-32-268 | 1 | 10-38 | 15-30-174 | 1 | | 9/23/2012 | ATLANTA | 3-27 | L | -3 | L | 47 | U | 17-116 | 21-38-164 | 4 | 26-119 | 30-40-265 | 1 | | 9/30/2012 | @ KANSAS CITY | 37-20 | W | -2.5 | W | 43 | O | 34-104 | 18-23-189 | 1 | 22-119 | 24-42-234 | 6 | | 10/7/2012 | @ NEW ORLEANS | 24-31 | L | 3 | L | 53.5 | O | 18-117 | 27-42-310 | 2 | 21-53 | 29-45-351 | 1 | | 10/15/2012 | DENVER | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/28/2012 | @ CLEVELAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/1/2012 | KANSAS CITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/11/2012 | @ TAMPA BAY | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | DENVER: This entire offense will obviously be revamped going from Tim Tebow to Peyton Manning. Before they scrapped the entire playbook to run Tebow's zone-spread stuff, they were reinstalling a more traditional zone-blocking scheme under o-line coach Dave Magazu (they had moved to more of a man scheme under Josh McDaniels' regime). Willis McGahee will have an adjustment to make again; he benefitted from the threat of Tebow last year, but was mediocre in traditional sets and put the ball on the ground far too much. Rookie Ronnie Hillman could push him on early downs and also see a good portion of the reps on third down. This offense is basically being handed over to Peyton Manning. Manning's offense is all about feel; it's a lot of option routes and adjustments at the line of scrimmage. Demaryius Thomas is his most gifted receiver, but he'll have a major adjustment to make after playing in a run-heavy, triple-option offense in college, then Tebow's zone-read in his first significant NFL action. Eric Decker, who has experience in pro style offenses, should be able to pick this up more quickly. The Broncos figure to use two tight ends often, with Joel Dreessen blocking while Jacob Tamme plays more H-back and occasional slot as a receiver. The Broncos' first option will be to throw it in the red zone. During his time with the Colts, Manning would go to the line with a passing play and audible to a run only if needed. John Fox certainly made his mark felt on the defense in his first year as Denver's head coach. The Broncos D will benefit from Peyton Manning leading longer drives on offense in 2012. The healthy return of Elvis Dumervil to partner with Von Miller forms a potent pass-rushing LB tandem. After missing 2010 with a torn pectoral muscle, Dumervil took a while to adjust to Denver's new 4-3 scheme. He had all 9.5 of his sacks in November/December, showing he's very capable of returning to his 2009 form. Miller isn't consistent against the run, but he is a 15-sack threat. He struggled late last year, with just two total tackles and zero sacks over the final three weeks, but that can likely be chalked up to him hitting the rookie wall. | | SAN DIEGO: Offensive line coach Hal Hunter picks up the offensive coordinator title after Clarence Shelmon's retirement, but this remains head coach Norv Turner's offense. They want to establish the power running game between the tackles, though Ryan Mathews gives them the versatility to mix in some zone blocking as well. With Mike Tolbert gone, newly acquired veteran Ronnie Brown will pick up some carries. But hybrid back Le'Ron McClain could end up more closely replicating Tolbert as the power change-of-pace to Mathews. While Mathews figures to play a lot of the red zone snaps, McClain seems likely to step in on the goal line. Turner is an Air Coryell disciple who gets the ball downfield. Protection issues were at the root of Philip Rivers' mid-season struggles in 2011, but they seem to have gotten things straightened out with Jared Gaither stepping in at left tackle. Rivers reads deep-to-short, with Robert Meachem taking over for Vincent Jackson as the primary deep target. Antonio Gates will continue to run a lot of intermediate crossing routes as the No. 2 option, with Malcom Floyd occasionally targeted as a deep threat. The Chargers use their backs often in the passing game and they really missed Darren Sproles last year. But the arrival of Eddie Royal in the slot could fill some of Sproles' old catch-and-run playmaking. When they throw in the red zone, Gates is overwhelmingly the top target. The Chargers' defense experienced quite a drop-off in production last season, allowing 75 more yards per game than in 2010. They brought in some solid veterans to help in 2012, but no real game-changers. First-round draft pick DE Melvin Ingram will need some seasoning before he becomes an elite pass rusher. Eric Weddle now plays more of a centerfield role rather than downhill in the box. This reduced his production in the tackle department and seemed to hurt the San Diego run defense a bit last season, but Weddle's seven interceptions in 2011 were more than he had in his previous four seasons combined. |
| | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW (DENVER-SAN DIEGO) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*Broncos-Chargers Preview* ==========================
By JEFF BARTL STATS Writer
Save for one shaky performance, Peyton Manning has done most everything the Denver Broncos expected when they signed him to a lucrative deal in the offseason.
He can't do much if Denver can't hang onto the football, though.
Manning hopes his rough recent history versus the host San Diego Chargers doesn't play a role when the turnover-prone Broncos look to even the division race in Monday night's showdown between AFC West rivals.
The future Hall of Fame quarterback is having another solid season after missing 2011 following a series of neck surgeries, ranking fourth in the NFL with a 101.2 passer rating.
Manning threw three interceptions in a 27-21 loss to Atlanta on Sept. 17, but he's completed 64.9 percent of his passes for 1,013 yards, eight touchdowns and no picks over his last three games.
He finished 31 of 44 for 345 yards and three TDs in last Sunday's 31-21 loss to New England, but the Broncos committed three turnovers - including Manning's fumble in the third quarter.
"There are a lot of what-ifs," Manning said. "The key is that we learn from them and hopefully we can respond next week with the win."
Denver (2-3), which has lost three of four after a season-opening win over Pittsburgh, is tied for 28th with a minus-6 turnover differential, and the defense played over 35 minutes last weekend.
"The problem has been getting the ball back to our offense," coach John Fox said. "We have to do a better job. It's something I can promise you will get better, and it will get addressed. In time, hopefully, we get it."
Demaryius Thomas caught nine passes for a career-high 180 yards, but he lost a fumble for a third straight game.
"We have guys that won't quit," Thomas said. "I feel like that can build a great team, it just has to start clicking. And early, take care of the ball and put points on the board."
Manning, though, hasn't been very good against San Diego (3-2) in recent years. He's lost five of his last six starts including the postseason, throwing 11 touchdown passes and 15 interceptions. Manning threw a career-most six INTs versus the Chargers on Nov. 11, 2007, and four the last time he faced them in a 36-14 defeat Nov. 28, 2010.
Denver ended a four-game losing streak to San Diego with a 16-13 overtime win Nov. 27.
"Obviously, division opponents are very critical," Fox said. "We'll remain focused. Our guys will remain positive, despite all the noise on the outside. We have another opportunity, is all I can say, against a division team."
Phillip Rivers is 9-3 in his starts against the Broncos, completing 64.4 percent of his passes and throwing 20 touchdowns - his most versus any team.
Rivers finished 27 of 42 for 354 yards and two touchdowns last Sunday, but it wasn't enough to help avoid a 31-24 loss to previously winless New Orleans after the Chargers held a 10-point lead until late in the third quarter.
"I can't tell you how tough it is to lose a game like this," Rivers said. "We were right there. We were up by 10 points and just didn't get it done. We have a great team, a championship-caliber team, but we have to win close games like this."
Though San Diego had trouble containing Drew Brees, coach Norv Turner is hoping Monday's home crowd will have an impact after two straight on the road.
"Monday night I expect our fans to have a big part in it. It's part of the reason that we've had a lot of success against Manning," Turner said. "They're an off-the-line or a no-huddle team and the crowd can affect that greatly."
The Chargers also hope to get another solid performance from Ryan Mathews, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown while adding 59 yards receiving last week. He's been stellar in each of his three career games versus the Broncos, scoring three times and averaging 127.3 rushing yards.
Denver leading rusher Willis McGahee had similar efforts in the last two meetings, running for 125 yards in a 29-24 home loss Oct. 9, 2011, and 117 in the most recent matchup.
The Chargers, though, have the NFL's fifth-ranked rush defense, allowing an average of 74.0 yards. McGahee is the only opposing back to exceed 100 yards rushing in San Diego's last 12 games.
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