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The Denver Broncos will be forced to use backup QB Jarrett Stidham in this contest, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts.The Los Angeles Chargers defense has been a notorious pass funnel this year, inducing opposing QBs to attempt the 9th-most passes in the NFL (37.7 per game) this year.The Denver offensive line profiles as the 3rd-best in the NFL this year in protecting the passer, which has a strong influence on all passing offense metrics across the board.This year, the anemic Los Angeles Chargers defense has been gouged for a monstrous 1.67 TDs through the air per game to opposing teams: the 6th-highest rate in football.As it relates to linebackers in pass coverage, Los Angeles's LB corps has been terrible this year, projecting as the 8th-worst in the NFL.
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