The race is on
Denver (6-2) leads San Diego (5-3) by 1 game at the halfway mark, including 1 head-to-head victory over the Chargers.
In the second half, the Chargers & Broncos have 3 common opponents, and they play each other head-to-head once.
Therefore they each have four unique opponents.
The strength-of-schedule is nearly identical for both teams.
Denver has only played 2 division games so far (2-0), while SD has played four (3-1). Denver will mostly be within the division down the stretch.
Remaining 8 Games.
Broncos Opponents
Common Opponents
Chargers Opponents
@IND (8-0)
SD/DEN
CIN (6-2)
NYG (5-4)
PHI
@DAL (6-2)
OAK (2-6)
WASH
@TEN (2-6)
@KC (1-7)
KC
@CLE (1-7)
Whew, it's gonna be a close race. That SD @ DEN game in 2 weeks is huge.
In the second half, the Chargers & Broncos have 3 common opponents, and they play each other head-to-head once.
Therefore they each have four unique opponents.
The strength-of-schedule is nearly identical for both teams.
Denver has only played 2 division games so far (2-0), while SD has played four (3-1). Denver will mostly be within the division down the stretch.
Remaining 8 Games.
Broncos Opponents
Common Opponents
Chargers Opponents
@IND (8-0)
SD/DEN
CIN (6-2)
NYG (5-4)
PHI
@DAL (6-2)
OAK (2-6)
WASH
@TEN (2-6)
@KC (1-7)
KC
@CLE (1-7)
Whew, it's gonna be a close race. That SD @ DEN game in 2 weeks is huge.