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We're already six weeks into the NFL season and Thursday's matchup features two teams going in different directions: The defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos are 4-1 and the sad-sack San Diego Chargers are 1-4. Is this the week the Chargers get back on track?

You can watch all the action live on CBS and the NFL Network, or for the fourth time this season, Twitter:


How to watch

  • What: Denver Broncos vs. San Diego Chargers
  • When: Thursday, Oct. 13, 8:25 p.m. ET
  • Where: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Calif.
  • TV: CBS, NFL Network
    • Play-by-play: Jim Nantz
    • Color analyst: Phil Simms
    • Sideline reporter: Tracy Wolfson
  • Streaming: Verizon NFL Mobile app
  • Online: NFL Game Pass (available to watch online after midnight)
  • Odds: The Broncos are currently a -3.5 favorite, according to Bovada.

The game (a quick preview)

Back in January, the Chargers announced a contract extension for coach Mike McCoy days after he had put the finishing touches on a dismal 4-12 season. Nine months later and the situation in San Diego has worsened immeasurably; the Chargers are actually worse than their 1-4 record indicates, and save a Super Bowl run, McCoy's on borrowed time.

But hey, the longest, most improbable journey starts with the first step, and for McCoy, that means finding a way to beat division rival Denver on Thursday night. Unfortunately, history -- like most things these days, it seems -- isn't on his side. Since November 2011, the Broncos have dominated the Chargers, winning 9 of 10 meetings, including a current streak of five straight victories.

Given that, the Broncos' fast start, and the Chargers' inexplicable ability to find new and exciting ways to lose games in the 4th quarter, there's a reason they're home dogs against a team that has started Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch at quarterback.

You can read the full preview right here, and if reading isn't your thing, there's even a preview podcast for your listening pleasure.


Another Thursday, another Color Rush game

Behold:


Prisco's Pick

The Broncos should have Trevor Siemian back under center, and that's a good thing. San Diego has blown leads in all four losses and coach Mike McCoy is said to be on thin ice. This could be a job-saver for him. But the Broncos will bounce back from their first loss with a road victory.

Pick: Broncos 23, Chargers 17

More 'TNF' on Twitter is in your future

Just a friendly reminder, if you want to stream the game, just go to tnf.twitter.com.

You can also use your mobile device or tablet with the NFL Network app or the CBS app. As always, your local CBS affiliate will carry the game on television. Kickoff is at 8:25 p.m. ET.

In addition to live streaming, the NFL-Twitter partnership also includes in-game highlights from "Thursday Night Football" and pre-game Periscope broadcasts from players and teams.

Here's the remaining NFL-Twitter TNF schedule:

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