Denver
Broncos
2-2
27
FINAL
9
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Chargers 27-9 in a dominant Week 5 clash, further solidifying their position in the standings. With both teams looking to establish momentum in the 2026 season, the Broncos delivered a commanding performance that left the Chargers struggling to keep pace.
Bo Nix led the way for Denver, throwing for 285 yards and a touchdown while consistently finding his targets. Jaylen Waddle was a standout receiver, racking up 107 yards and proving to be a reliable option for Nix throughout the game. The Broncos' offense operated efficiently, showcasing their ability to move the ball effectively against a struggling Chargers defense.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Marshon Lattimore recording nine tackles to lead the unit. D.J. Jones applied pressure with 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Chargers' rhythm, while Brandon Jones added an interception that shifted momentum in favor of Denver. The turning point came when the Broncos capitalized on a Chargers turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 45 | 29 | 64% | 285 | 1 | 0 | 89.5 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 218 | 0 | 1 | 64.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 12 | 22 | 1.8 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | — | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 16 | 20 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 3 | -4 | -1.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 9 | 107 | 11.9 | 30 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 8 | 88 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Dallen Bentley | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 3 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Anthony Schwartz | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Jones | DT | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 39 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 47 |

