AFC Notes: Bo Nix, Antonio Pierce, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders

Broncos On Thursday, the Broncos blew a 24-13 lead, which started with a converted free-kick field goal before the half. “It was disappointing because there was a lot at stake, and we know that,” Broncos HC Sean Payton said, via The Associated Press. “We had a fast start. I was encouraged by that, and then uncharacteristically this season, we didn’t finish or play nearly well enough in the second half, both offensively and defensively. Time of possession. The third-down numbers. Our rushing numbers fell off in the second half. Credit Los Angeles for fighting their way back in, and we…