In a stadium where five years of pent-up frustration finally caused the most loyal fans in the NFL to crack, they booed Teddy Bridgewater and his Denver teammates off the field. With only one good leg to stand on, the veteran quarterback stared into the abyss.
Broncos Country was ready to quit on Bridgewater, run coach Vic Fangio out of town, and bury a team guilty of breaking hearts.
On a desperate Sunday that safety Justin Simmons knew “this is it, this is the season,” the Broncos pumped fresh life into their playoff hopes and beat the Los Angeles Chargers, 28-13.