Broncos at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 23, Denver Broncos 8 · 2020LG
Final Score
Broncos 8 0 TD · 2 FG · 0 XP
Chargers 23 2 TD · 3 FG · 2 XPJustin Herbert 294 yds passingPhillip Lindsay 73 yds rushingMike Williams 119 yds receivingA.J. Bouye 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 230 · 398Passing yards 161 · 294Rushing yards 69 · 104Completions 17/42 · 29/48Yards per carry 3.6 · 3.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
The Los Angeles Chargers secured a commanding 23-8 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 5 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This matchup saw both teams vying for momentum, but the Chargers ultimately proved too strong, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 294 yards and one touchdown, while Mike Williams emerged as his favorite target, racking up 119 receiving yards. The Chargers' balanced attack kept the Broncos' defense on its heels, while Phillip Lindsay's 73 rushing yards were not enough to spark a comeback for Denver.
Defensively, the Chargers made critical plays to stifle any potential momentum from the Broncos. Jerry Tillery's sack and Desmond King II's interception highlighted a formidable defensive effort, particularly in the second half. The game's turning point came when the Chargers intercepted a pass, allowing them to extend their lead and effectively seal the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Drew LockQB | 17/42 | 40% | 161 | 0 | 1 | 41.8 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 29/48 | 60% | 294 | 1 | 0 | 84.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Phillip LindsayHB | 16 | 73 | 4.6 | 23 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| Noah FantTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melvin Gordon IIIHB | 3 | -4 | -1.3 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Justin JacksonHB | 9 | 64 | 7.1 | 32 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Austin EkelerHB | 16 | 29 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyron JohnsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Noah FantTE | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Fred BrownWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Jake ButtTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Diontae SpencerWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nick BawdenFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Phillip LindsayHB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Mike WilliamsWR | 8 | 119 | 14.9 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 7 | 94 | 13.4 | 13 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Austin EkelerHB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| John Franklin IIIWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Stephen AndersonTE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin JacksonHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| A.J. BouyeCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kareem JacksonSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin SimmonsFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alexander JohnsonMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce CallahanCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ LockeFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jurrell CaseyDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von MillerLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby HarrisDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian CovingtonDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todd DavisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Essang BasseyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac YiadomCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Jerry TilleryDT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Desmond King IICB | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Murray JrMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Joey BosaLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Harris JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahleel AddaeFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Casey Hayward JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Melvin Ingram IIIREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyzir WhiteSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Linval JosephDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick VigilWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi GilmanSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 2/2 | 0 | 42 |
| Chargers | |||
| Michael BadgleyK | 3/3 | 2 | 52 |