Denver
Broncos
4-0
41
FINAL
23
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos claimed a decisive 41-23 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5 of the 2026 season, further solidifying their position in the playoff race. This matchup was critical for both teams, with Denver looking to gain momentum and Los Angeles aiming to recover from a shaky start to the season.
Tyler Shough was the standout performer for the Broncos, throwing for an impressive 246 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers at crucial moments. Chimere Dike added to the offensive fireworks with 86 receiving yards, while Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground with 78 rushing yards, helping to keep the Chargers' defense off balance throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos made their mark with two critical interceptions from Deonte Banks, turning the tide in favor of Denver. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Banks picked off a pass, setting up a quick touchdown that shifted momentum decisively. While the Chargers' Devonte Wyatt recorded two sacks, it wasn't enough to counter the Broncos' offensive onslaught, leading to Denver's commanding win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 32 | 19 | 59% | 246 | 5 | 3 | 84.1 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 26 | 13 | 50% | 234 | 2 | 5 | 67.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 78 | 6.5 | 18 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimere Dike | WR | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 66 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 27 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 18 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 37 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 34 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 45 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

