The Broncos’ run of continuity on the offensive line nearly hit the finish line.
Instead, one Week 18 curveball.
Right tackle Mike McGlinchey on Friday was ruled out for Sunday’s finale against Las Vegas because of an inadvertent shot to the ribs he took against the Chargers from teammate Javonte Williams’ helmet.
That means the Broncos will have a new starting configuration up front after 16 straight games of the same quintet.
Cam Fleming will start at right tackle for McGlinchey while the other four — left tackle Garett Bolles, left guard Ben Powers, center Lloyd Cushenberry and right guard Quinn Meinerz — are each on track to start for the 17th time this year.