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After Further Review: Key defensive plays made comeback victory possible

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An obvious key to any come-from-behind win: Stop giving up big plays defensively.

As they built an 18-point lead Sunday over the Broncos, the Los Angeles Chargers had six plays of at least 22 yards. Something had to change … and it did.

The Chargers led 21-3 and had first down at the Broncos’ 34. Time to put the game away, right? Nope. Four defensive plays helped propel the Broncos to a 31-30 win.

1. First down from the Broncos’ 34. Defensive end Shelby Harris pressured Justin Herbert into a throwaway.

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