ESPN
Last week: 23
The Broncos have seen both sides of the Lindsay riddle this season. When he is on the field and they're willing to give him the ball, their offense is better -- as in much better.
Dan Hanzus, NFL.com
Last week: 23
Lock went 14-of-18 passing for 155 yards with three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, punctuated by a 14-play, 81-yard drive in the final minutes to steal one from the Bolts. It was the type of performance that can win over an entire fanbase -- let's see if Lock can build off this effort this Sunday in Atlanta.
Nate Davis, USA Today
Last week: 20
OLB Bradley Chubb appears to be all the way back, posting at least one sack in each of his past four outings.
Bleacher Report
Last week: 25
With the two-win Falcons up next, the Broncos have a real chance to be a .500 team at the midway point of their season and at least on the fringes of the wild-card conversation.
Take a look at some of our favorite photos from the Broncos' game against the Chargers in Week 8, as selected by team photographers Gabriel Christus and Eric Lars Bakke.
Phillip Lindsay smiles during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Justin Simmons during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Jerry Jeudy runs out of the tunnel during introductions during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Justin Simmons returns an interception during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Justin Simmons returns an interception during the first half of the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Colorado, Nov.1, 2020. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Kareem Jackson makes a tackle during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
A.J. Bouye makes a tackle during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Shelby Harris makes a tackle during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Shelby Harris reacts after making a tackle during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Davontae Harris makes a tackle during the first half of the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Colorado, Nov.1, 2020. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Shelby Harris deflects an extra point attempt during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Albert Okwuegbunam celebrates with Garett Bolles after his touchdown reception during the second half of the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Colorado, Nov.1, 2020. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Shelby Harris tackles Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half of the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Colorado, Nov.1, 2020. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Anthony Chickillo during the first half of the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Colorado, Nov.1, 2020. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
A.J. Bouye blankets Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81), who is forced to make a very difficult one-handed catch, during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
DaeSean Hamilton scores a touchdown during the second half of the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Colorado, Nov.1, 2020. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
A.J. Bouye breaks up a pass during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Bradley Chubb tackles Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the second half of the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Colorado, Nov.1, 2020. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Phillip Lindsay breaks away for a touchdown during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Phillip Lindsay scores a touchdown during the second half of the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Colorado, Nov.1, 2020. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Phillip Lindsay celebrates his touchdown with Garett Bolles during the second half of the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Colorado, Nov.1, 2020. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
KJ Hamler tackles Los Angeles Chargers safety Rayshawn Jenkins (23) after an interception during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Bryce Callahan breaks up a pass and intercepts it in the end zone during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Bryce Callahan breaks up a pass and intercepts it in the end zone during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Bryce Callahan celebrates with teammates after his interception during the second half of the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Colorado, Nov.1, 2020. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
A frustrated Anthony Lynn during the second half of the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Colorado, Nov.1, 2020. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Jerry Jeudy makes a catch during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Albert Okwuegbunam comes down with a touchdown reception during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Albert Okwuegbunam scores a touchdown during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
DaeSean Hamilton makes a catch during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Bradley Chubb sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Melvin Gordon III makes a difficult catch for a first down on the Broncos' final drive during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
KJ Hamler scores the game-winning touchdown during the second half of the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Colorado, Nov.1, 2020. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
KJ Hamler scores the game-winning touchdown during the second half of the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Colorado, Nov.1, 2020. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
KJ Hamler celebrates his game-winning touchdown with teammates during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
KJ Hamler celebrates with teammates after the game-winning touchdown during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Head Coach Vic Fangio celebrates after the Broncos completed a comeback during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Frank Schwab, Yahoo Sports
Last week: 22
For most of Sunday's game, Drew Lock didn't get anything going. At halftime, he hadn't thrown a touchdown pass since Week 1 against Tennessee. It's overstating things to say the comeback and a three-touchdown second half saved his job in the short and long term. He certainly needed something positive, and came through in a big way.
Sports Illustrated
Last week: 23
Drew Lock appeared to use criticism about his recent play as motivation for his team's second-half rally, in which the Broncos scored 21 points in the fourth quarter, including a literal last-second game-winning TD.
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports
Last week: 23
Could the late-game comeback against the Chargers be the moment that gets Drew Lock going as their long-term guy? He was impressive in the fourth quarter.
Mark Maske, Washington Post
Last week: 22
The Broncos found a way to win against the Chargers with the pass interference in the end zone, followed by the final-play TD pass and the decisive extra point with no time on the clock. It was a great final drive by young QB Drew Lock, and the Broncos' season suddenly has promise again.
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News
Last week: 22
The Broncos showed fight in rallying to beat the Chargers with Drew Lock having arguably his best game of the season. They are finally playing their best skill players overall minus [Courtland] Sutton and saw overdue dividends from their second-year quarterback.
