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San Diego, CA (My Sportsbook) - Eddie Royal became the first player in Broncos history to return a kickoff and punt for a touchdown in the same game, as Denver beat San Diego, 34-23, in an AFC West clash from Qualcomm Stadium. Royal returned a kickoff 93 yards and a punt 71 yards to paydirt for the Broncos (6-0), who are off to their first 6-0 start since 1998. Kyle Orton threw for 229 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 20-of-29 efficiency, while Correll Buckhalter gained 46 yards on 10 carries. Tony Scheffler totaled 101 yards and a TD on six grabs in the win, while Brandon Stokley also had a touchdown catch. Philip Rivers racked up 274 yards and a score on 20-of-33 passing but was also sacked five times for the Chargers (2-3), who have lost two in a row. LaDainian Tomlinson had 70 yards on 18 carries, and Vincent Jackson hauled in a TD pass. HASH(0x9bc8270)
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