Denver
Broncos
3-1
56
FINAL
38
Los Angeles
Chargers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane Week 5 clash, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 56-38, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the matchup looking to gain momentum, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious in a thrilling shootout.
Quarterback Bo Nix was the star of the night for Denver, throwing for an impressive 409 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Meanwhile, Jaylen Waddle was a standout target, racking up 226 receiving yards and proving to be a nightmare for the Chargers' secondary. The Broncos' offensive firepower was too much for Los Angeles to handle, as they consistently found ways to exploit defensive mismatches.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Malcolm Roach recorded a sack, applying pressure on the Chargers' quarterback, while Jahdae Barron intercepted a pass, halting a potential scoring drive. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Barron's interception led to a quick touchdown, allowing Denver to take control of the game and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 28 | 19 | 68% | 409 | 5 | 0 | 150.2 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 395 | 5 | 2 | 114.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 53 | 5.3 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | — | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 12 | 226 | 18.8 | 79 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 127 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 113 | 37.7 | — | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 9 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 48 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 27 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 16 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 50 |

