EL SEGUNDO — The Chargers ruled out safety Elijah Molden for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, which means Tony Jefferson will slot into his spot for the second consecutive game when the Chargers take the field at SoFi Stadium for the first time this season. Molden’s injured hamstring would only allow him to work out on the sideline this week.

Judging by Jefferson’s play in the Chargers’ victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night , Molden’s spot as a depth safety behind Derwin James Jr. and Alohi Gilman is in very capable hands. Jefferson had five tackles and one of the Chargers’ three interceptions of Geno Smith on Monday.

Unexpected?

Hardly.

Jefferson has proven to be an invaluable player in a defense that has been superb during defensive coordinator Jesse Minter’s

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