Denver
Broncos
3-1
48
FINAL
13
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Chargers 48-13 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications looming, the Broncos showcased their offensive firepower, solidifying their standing as a formidable contender in the league.
Quarterback Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 231 yards and three touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Broncos’ attack. RJ Harvey was a standout on the ground, racking up an impressive 195 rushing yards, while the offense as a whole overwhelmed the Chargers' defense throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Broncos were equally impressive, highlighted by Kelvin Joseph's interception that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. The Chargers struggled to contain Denver's offensive onslaught, and the game's turning point came when the Broncos scored back-to-back touchdowns in the second quarter, effectively putting the game out of reach. The Chargers, despite a strong performance from David Njoku, were unable to recover from the early deficit.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 12 | 10 | 231 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 26 | 16 | 204 | 1 | 2 | 66.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 15 | 195 | 13.0 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 12 | 68 | 5.7 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Derius Davis | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Njoku | TE | 6 | 107 | 17.8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 22 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

