Denver
Broncos
1-3
27
FINAL
48
Los Angeles
Chargers
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Denver Broncos 48-27 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Chargers delivered a statement win at home, showcasing their offensive dominance throughout the game.
Justin Herbert was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for an astounding 423 yards and six touchdowns, leading the Chargers to a decisive victory. Keenan Allen was his favorite target, racking up 151 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the offensive fireworks. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams did his best to keep the Broncos competitive, finishing with 66 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Chargers made their mark with key contributions from George Odum, who led the team with three total tackles, and Joey Bosa, who added a sack to the mix. The turning point came when Herbert connected with Allen for a long touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in favor of Los Angeles. Despite two interceptions from Randy Gregory, the Broncos were unable to capitalize, allowing the Chargers to maintain control and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 20 | 15 | 75% | 423 | 6 | 3 | 116.6 |
| Russell Wilson | QB | 26 | 10 | 38% | 257 | 1 | 3 | 48.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 13 | 66 | 5.1 | 17 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Russell Wilson | QB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | HB | 11 | 35 | 3.2 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | β | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerald Everett | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keenan Allen | WR | 8 | 151 | 18.9 | 9 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Gerald Everett | TE | 4 | 138 | 34.5 | 57 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 4 | 136 | 34.0 | 64 | 0 | 78 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 88 | 44.0 | 20 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 23 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Mike Williams | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 4 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Tim Patrick | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | β | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Gregory | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Fuller | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Brown | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| George Odum | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Simmons | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Davis | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Kendricks | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian Phillips | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Ioannidis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brent Urban | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JC Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harvey Langi | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steven Nelson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Murray Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Webb Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josey Jewell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brett Maher | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Riley Dixon | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

