CARSON, Calif. -- Typed into the official play-by-play, the most critical moment for the Denver Broncos' defense on Sunday will not look all that imposing: "P. Rivers short middle to A. Ekeler to DEN 1 for no gain (K.Jackson)."
But safety Kareem Jackson's stop of Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler as time expired in the first half is worth underlining for a defense desperately in need of superlative plays.
"Huge, huge," Broncos coach Vic Fangio said. " ... Those are the types of plays we had envisioned when we brought Kareem in here to play safety.