Denver
Broncos
3-1
35
FINAL
7
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos dominated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 35-7, showcasing their prowess in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidifies Denver's place in the playoff race but also serves as a statement win against a divisional rival.
Quarterback Kyler Murray led the charge for the Broncos, throwing for two touchdowns while Isiah Pacheco put on a show in the backfield, racking up an impressive 254 rushing yards. The offense was firing on all cylinders, with multiple explosive plays that kept the Chargers' defense reeling throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, highlighted by Dexter Lawrence II's 1.5 sacks which disrupted Los Angeles' passing game. Nick Cross anchored the defense with three total tackles, contributing to a strong performance that kept the Chargers' offense in check. The turning point came early in the second half when Denver's defense forced a turnover, allowing the offense to capitalize and extend their lead, effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 22 | 16 | 73% | 159 | 1 | 1 | 89.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 27 | 2.7 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler Badie | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 29 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 9 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 21 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler Badie | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 25 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

