Entering Sunday’s game, Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix had never thrown an interception.
The Chargers changed that on the first drive of the game.
Nix dropped back to pass on third on 8 after two one yard runs by running back Javonte Williams. He looked over the middle for receiver Marvin Mims, but put the ball high. Mims got a hand on it and tipped it into the air, with the ball floating into the arms of Chargers safety Elijah Molden.
Molden returned the pick 25 yards to the Broncos 31 yard line, setting Los Angeles up with great field position on their first offensive drive of the game.
It was Molden’s second interception of the season after he picked off Panthers quarterback Bryce Young in Week 2. The Chargers acquired Molden before the season from the Titans for a late-round pick in 2026.
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