Denver
Broncos
4-0
66
FINAL
20
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Chargers 66-20 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The win solidifies the Broncos' position as a formidable contender in the league, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess against a struggling Chargers squad.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for an impressive 390 yards and a staggering seven touchdowns, effectively dismantling the Chargers' secondary. Evan Engram emerged as his favorite target, racking up 185 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times, while the Broncos' balanced attack kept the Chargers on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Nik Bonitto recording three sacks and Patrick Surtain II snagging an interception that shifted momentum early in the contest. The turning point came in the second quarter when Surtain's interception set up a quick touchdown, allowing the Broncos to pull away and establish a commanding lead. The Chargers struggled to respond, and the Broncos' defensive efforts ensured there would be no comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 32 | 18 | 390 | 7 | 1 | 126.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 30 | 17 | 256 | 2 | 3 | 67.4 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Engram | TE | 6 | 185 | 30.8 | 3 | 56 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 121 | 20.2 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 9 | 118 | 13.1 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 9 | 31 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

