The NFL network has a nice video on the exact play run twice by the Broncos to get rookie Eddie Royal open in the endzone. The first time, the defense dropped back 8 pass defenders and the man covering the zone where Eddie Royal ran his route was covered by a 309 pound defensive lineman. On the two-point conversion, the Chargers were in a different defense but Royal still managed to get open against a safety. Both times, Royal ran a jerk route in which he stops briefly. This stop throws the defender off a by a step which is enough to get the receiver open.

Also, Referee Ed Hochuli is “devastated” by the mistake that he made that set up the Broncos touchdown and has apologized to San Diego fans.

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