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Five Key Matchups: Chargers

View five of the most important matchups for Sunday's AFC West contest between the Broncos and the Chargers.

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Quarterback Peyton Manning had a tremendous first half of the seaosn as he racked up 29 touchdowns and 2,919 yards. The Chargers will be looking to slow him down as he starts the second half of the 2013 season.
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Quarterback Peyton Manning had a tremendous first half of the seaosn as he racked up 29 touchdowns and 2,919 yards. The Chargers will be looking to slow him down as he starts the second half of the 2013 season.

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Running back Danny Woodhead has been one of the Charger' most dangerous weapons in 2013. He has nearly 200 yards rushing and leads the team with 49 catches for four total TDs. Woodyard will need to keep a close eye on him Sunday.
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Running back Danny Woodhead has been one of the Charger' most dangerous weapons in 2013. He has nearly 200 yards rushing and leads the team with 49 catches for four total TDs. Woodyard will need to keep a close eye on him Sunday.

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Tight end Antonio Gates leads the Chargers with 550 receiving yards on 48 catches so far this season. Danny Trevathan is tied for the team lead with three interceptions.
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Tight end Antonio Gates leads the Chargers with 550 receiving yards on 48 catches so far this season. Danny Trevathan is tied for the team lead with three interceptions.

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Philip Rivers is leading the NFL in completion percentage in 2013 and Sunday his former teammate Shaun Phillips -- the Broncos' team leader in sacks -- will be looking to take him off of his game.
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Philip Rivers is leading the NFL in completion percentage in 2013 and Sunday his former teammate Shaun Phillips -- the Broncos' team leader in sacks -- will be looking to take him off of his game.

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Shaun Phillips, Louis Vasquez and Quentin Jammer will all be playing against the Chargers for the first time in their careers. Mike McCoy will be on the opposite sideline of the Broncos for the first time since he left and former Bronco Eddie Royal is also now a Charger.
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Shaun Phillips, Louis Vasquez and Quentin Jammer will all be playing against the Chargers for the first time in their careers. Mike McCoy will be on the opposite sideline of the Broncos for the first time since he left and former Bronco Eddie Royal is also now a Charger.

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