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Bouncing back won’t be easy task for Chargers’ Philip Rivers vs. Broncos

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will look to turn things around in Week 13 against the Broncos.

Quarterback Philip Rivers knows that his turnovers have hurt the Chargers in critical situations this season.

Fresh off a bye week, Rivers is eager to turn things around in the final stretch of the season in what could be the last time he suits up in the blue and gold. But it won’t be an easy task for the 16-year veteran this weekend in Denver, CO.

The Broncos may be 3-8, but they’re still talented in certain areas, and one of them is their pass defense. Denver’s 207.5 passing yards allowed per game ranks fifth-best in the NFL.

In the first meeting between the two teams this season, the Broncos got the best of Rivers, limiting him to 211 passing yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions.

The difference between this week’s matchup and the one that occurred in Week 5 is that Rivers’ security blanket — offensive tackle Russell Okung could be playing. Okung’s responsibility will be to eliminate linebacker Von Miller, who has six sacks and nine tackles for loss.

Having Okung protect Rivers’ blindside is a difference-maker because it’s evident that even when he had a clean pocket with Trey Pipkins and Trent Scott as the starters, he still acted like he felt pressure and was just dealing the football wherever, looking rushed and uncomfortable.

But even then if Rivers has time to hit his targets, he has to protect the football because Denver’s defensive backs will not make it easy on him and history shows. Rivers has just three touchdowns and six interceptions in last three games against the Broncos.

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Chargers QB Philip Rivers talks about criticism of recent play

Philip Rivers addressed the media for the first time since his four-interception performance against the Chiefs.

No other player in the Chargers locker room has received more attention than quarterback Philip Rivers.

After throwing 14 interceptions in 11 games, seven in the past two, the narrative has been that there’s clear signs of regression from the 16-year veteran.

On Wednesday, Rivers addressed the media for the first time since his four-interception performance against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. He spoke on the criticism that has been going on in regards to him and a possible decline.

“I don’t necessarily try to seek it out. But I’m also not naive to it or don’t ignore it completely. I understand it. I know it comes with it. It’s not one of those things that I’m looking for extra motivation, or ‘I’ll show them’ or ‘I can’t believe they think that.’ I get it. You know, if I was in that locker room, I’d be upset with me too. Some of those things, it just comes with it, it comes with the position. And I understand that,” Rivers said.

Rivers acknowledged that while there are few things that can be blamed for the Chargers being 4-7, he knows that his woes are one of the reasons. However, he believ Philies that he can bounce back and has not discounted himself, despite his poor play.

“And again, I’m disappointed that I haven’t made some the plays I need to. I’ve also made some play that helped us be in these games, too. So, it goes both ways. And I’m not trying to sell that I’ll play well. I have not played well. And the turnovers are unacceptable. But also, there’s no lost confidence, no loss belief in myself, can I do this and all that. I don’t even entertain it.”

Rivers and company will travel to Denver, CO this weekend to take on the Broncos in what can be seen as a revenge game after suffering defeat to them earlier this season.

“I’m excited to go to Denver for the 17th time. Like I said, I don’t take for granted any of these. When you go on a road in a division at this point in your career, you never know when it’s going to be the last time you go.”

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