Denver
Broncos
1-3
39
FINAL
68
Los Angeles
Chargers
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Denver Broncos 68-39 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Chargers' position in the playoff race as they continue to build momentum with a dominant display on both sides of the ball.
Quarterback Justin Herbert was sensational, throwing for 383 yards and an impressive six touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm talent. Isaac Guerendo bolstered the ground game with 156 rushing yards, while Troy Franklin emerged as a top target, racking up 155 receiving yards. This offensive explosion allowed the Chargers to take control early and never look back.
Defensively, the Chargers were relentless, with Khalil Mack registering two sacks and Travis Hunter making a game-changing impact with three interceptions. The turning point came when Hunter's first interception set up Herbert's fourth touchdown pass, widening the lead and putting the game out of reach for the Broncos. The Chargers' defensive prowess complemented their high-octane offense, sealing a statement win at home.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 24 | 19 | 383 | 6 | 4 | 118.7 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 39 | 20 | 343 | 3 | 5 | 67.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Guerendo | HB | 6 | 156 | 26.0 | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 12 | 44 | 3.7 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 5 | 0.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 6 | 155 | 25.8 | 4 | 40 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 6 | 116 | 19.3 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hunter | CB | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Rochell | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 42 |

