Broncos at Chargers
San Diego Chargers 42, Denver Broncos 28 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Broncos 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Chargers 42 3 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPJay Cutler 224 yds passingMichael Turner 53 yds rushingTony Scheffler 150 yds receivingChamp Bailey 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 293 · 230Passing yards 274 · 177Rushing yards 19 · 53Completions 11/28 · 12/21Yards per carry 2.1 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2027 season, the San Diego Chargers topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 42-28, solidifying their position early in the campaign. The stakes were high as both teams sought to gain ground in a competitive division, but it was the Chargers who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Jay Cutler led the Broncos with a solid performance, throwing for 224 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively through the air. Meanwhile, Tony Scheffler stood out as his favorite target, racking up an impressive 150 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Chargers' offensive onslaught. On the ground, Michael Turner contributed with 53 rushing yards, but the Chargers' balanced attack proved too much for Denver's defense.
While the Broncos had some defensive highlights, including 1.5 sacks from Elvis Dumervil and an interception by Karl Paymah, it was the Chargers' ability to capitalize on big plays that turned the tide. The game's pivotal moment came when San Diego scored back-to-back touchdowns in the third quarter, effectively pulling away and leaving the Broncos scrambling to catch up. Denver's defense struggled to contain the Chargers' explosive plays, ultimately sealing their fate in this high-stakes showdown.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Jay CutlerQB | 9/23 | 39% | 224 | 2 | 2 | 68.0 |
| Jake PlummerQB | 2/5 | 40% | 70 | 1 | 1 | 87.4 |
Chargers | ||||||
| Philip RiversQB | 12/21 | 57% | 210 | 2 | 4 | 83.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Tatum BellHB | 8 | 17 | 2.1 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| A JohnsonFB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||||
| Michael TurnerHB | 13 | 53 | 4.1 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Antonio GatesTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Tony SchefflerTE | 4 | 150 | 37.5 | 62 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Javon WalkerWR | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 58 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Rod SmithWR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Stephen AlexanderTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||||
| Eric ParkerWR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 49 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Michael TurnerHB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 38 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Antonio GatesTE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Robert MeachemWR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 16 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Vincent JacksonWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Lorenzo NealFB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Champ BaileyCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Darrent WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curome CoxSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Karl PaymahCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aldra WilsonMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elvis DumervilLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John EngelbergerREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ian GoldWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan AndersonDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtney BrownLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hamza AbdullahSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||
| Donnie EdwardsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Shawne MerrimanSAM | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrence KielSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio CromartieCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis CastilloLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon McCreeFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamal WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin JammerCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert MathisREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raheem BrockDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Randall GodfreyWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christopher HopeSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Jason ElamK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |
Chargers | |||
| Nate KaedingK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
