(Sports Spectrum) The Denver Broncos defense got pushed to the limit Sunday in their game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Denver pulled out an incredible comeback win, 31-30, on a game-winning touchdown as time expired, and after the defense logged nearly 36 minutes on the field (L.A. led time of possession 35:53 to 24:07).
According to ESPN’s Jeff Legwold, the 87 snaps were the most for the Denver D since 2013. And there were three Broncos who played each of those 87 snaps: LB Alexander Johnson, CB Bryce Callahan and the leader of the defense, safety Justin Simmons. On the Chargers’ third play of the game, Simmons slid in for his second interception of the season: