Denver
Broncos
1-3
0
FINAL
34
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Denver Broncos 34-0 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This decisive win solidifies the Chargers' dominance in the division and sets a tone as they aim for playoff positioning.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was in top form, throwing for 289 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise. On the receiving end, Ladd McConkey delivered a standout performance, racking up 252 receiving yards that kept the Broncos' secondary on high alert throughout the game. Meanwhile, RJ Harvey led the Broncos' ground game with 64 rushing yards but struggled to find any rhythm against the Chargers' defense.
Defensively, the Chargers were relentless, with Khalil Mack leading the charge with two sacks and Cam Hart contributing with an interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when Hart's pick set up Herbert's third touchdown pass, effectively putting the game out of reach for Denver. Daiyan Henley anchored the defense with six total tackles, ensuring the Broncos never found their footing.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 289 | 4 | 0 | 150.5 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 29 | 8 | 28% | 137 | 0 | 2 | 18.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 18 | 64 | 3.6 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 29 | 2.9 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 10 | 252 | 25.2 | 172 | 4 | 77 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 28 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 37 | 0 | 47 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 26 |

