WHEN THE CHARGERS RUN
Running back Melvin Gordon is gaining a career high 5.4 yards per carry and is on pace for a consecutive 1,000 yard rushing season. Historically, the Broncos have fared well defending Gordon, allowing a single 100-yard game in five previous meetings. But Denver’s rush D has fluctuated wildly this season — three great games, three terrible games, three great games — and it now faces among the league’s hottest rushers. Expect a heavy dose of Gordon in Los Angeles. Edge: Chargers
WHEN THE CHARGERS PASS
Philip Rivers is no stranger to this Broncos’ defense (Sunday marks his 26th career game versus Denver) and the 36-year-old gunslinger is playing at the top of his game.