Joseph Becomes 12th To Win Broncos Head Coaching Debut

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DENVER (CBS4) - Vance Joseph is the twelfth head coach in Broncos history to win his regular-season debut.

The Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers Monday night, holding on late to get the win, 24-21, after a missed last-second field goal.

In the team's history, the Broncos have had 16 head coaches, with only four not winning their debut.

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 31: Head coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos looks on during a preseason NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Those four are Mac Speedie in 1964, Ray Malavasi in 1966, interim head coach Eric Studesville in 2010, and, most recently, John Fox in 2011.

PHOTO GALLERY: Broncos Beat Chargers, 24-21