Broncos loss sucks, but there’s still reason for optimism

Good morning, Broncos Country!

Now that it’s been a few days, not all is lost.

Yes, it sucks the Denver Broncos came up short in a game they probably should have won against the Los Angeles Chargers. Especially with how much was at stake. After all, Denver would have earned a berth in the AFC Playoffs with a victory.

Yet the Broncos (9-6) collapsed in the second to lose 34-27. As the game ended, it was a gut punch. But after a few days, there’s still reason for optimism. This doesn’t excuse the play or the coaching in the second half — or the end of the first half when the momentum switched for good. However, there is still a path for Denver to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since…