Broncos take control of AFC West with 34-23 win over Chargers

Denver Broncos' Eddie Royal pushes away San Diego Chargers' Paul Oliver while returning a kickoff 93-yards for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Ladies and gentlemen, your 6-0 Denver Broncos.

The Broncos swarmed Philip Rivers. They destroyed Ladainian Tomlinson. They dominated the Chargers‘ offensive line, Eddie Royal returned both a punt and kickoff for a touchdown, and Tony Scheffler became the latest Bronco to enjoy a breakout game as the Broncos knocked out the Chargers 34-23 in Week 6 action.

With the win, the Broncos move to 6-0 and gain a 3-1/2 game lead over the defending AFC West champion Chargers.

Again, the defense shut down its opponent in the second half. The Chargers converted only one third-or-fourth down, and that was off a (bogus) pass interference penalty on Andre Goodman. The offense wasn’t as explosive as the past few weeks, but made just enough plays to win — not that they needed to be with Royal’s 14 Special Teams points.

Denver heads into its bye healthy, happy and undefeated. Broncos Country, enjoy. What a special season.