Broncos at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 34, Denver Broncos 31 · LMKW2S
Final Score
Broncos 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Chargers 34 3 TD · 4 FG · 2 XPDrake Maye 359 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 73 yds rushingNick Singleton 131 yds receivingKool-Aid McKinstry 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 349 · 428Passing yards 273 · 326Rushing yards 76 · 102Completions 12/22 · 22/32Yards per carry 7.0 · 6.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 39d ago
In a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos, clinching a 34-31 victory. With playoff implications looming, both teams fought fiercely for momentum in this tight contest, but the Chargers ultimately came out on top.
Drake Maye led the Chargers’ offensive charge with an impressive 359 passing yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield effectively. Meanwhile, Justin Herbert kept the Broncos in the game with three touchdown passes, demonstrating his knack for finding the end zone under pressure. Nick Singleton also shined for Los Angeles, racking up 131 receiving yards and providing a crucial target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chargers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Milton Williams stood out with 1.5 sacks, applying consistent pressure on the Broncos' quarterback and disrupting their rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Kool-Aid McKinstry intercepted a pass, halting a potential game-winning drive for Denver and sealing the victory for Los Angeles.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 12/22 | 55% | 316 | 3 | 0 | 139.2 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 22/32 | 69% | 359 | 2 | 1 | 113.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 10 | 73 | 7.3 | 11 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Nick SingletonHB | 13 | 51 | 3.9 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Taysom HillFB | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tank BigsbyHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jordyn TysonWR | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 52 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 37 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 1 | 79 | 79.0 | 36 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Nick SingletonHB | 8 | 131 | 16.4 | 102 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 4 | 122 | 30.5 | 30 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 58 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard WilliamsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen CarterDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin MooreCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Milton WilliamsDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ThomasFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 1/4 | 4 | 56 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cade YorkK | 4/4 | 2 | 64 |