How Will the Broncos PERFORM vs Chargers Backups? | Orange & Blue Today

The Chargers are resting Justin Herbert in Week 18 — so what does that really mean for the Broncos, and is Trey Lance actually a threat? On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason break down how Herbert sitting changes the matchup, why Trey Lance’s mobility creates a different challenge than L.A.’s usual offense, and what Denver must do to avoid a trap‑game mentality with the No.1 seed still in play. The guys dig into how the Broncos defense should attack a backup QB, what Sean Payton can do to keep Bo Nix in rhythm early, and why this game is still far from a layup despite the Chargers waving the white flag on their season. 🧠 Backups can be dangerous — especially athletic ones with nothing to lose. 🔥 In this episode: What Herbert resting means for Denver’s gameplan Whether Trey Lance’s skill set could stress the Broncos defense How Denver avoids a Week 18 letdown Why the No.1 seed still demands full focus 💬 Want to explore how Denver should defend Lance’s mobility or what the offense must do to start fast?