Denver
Broncos
2-2
35
FINAL
38
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos, finishing with a final score of 38-35. This victory keeps the Chargers' playoff hopes alive as both teams battle for positioning in a competitive division.
Bo Nix was the standout for the Broncos, throwing for 239 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to lead the offense effectively. RJ Harvey also made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 121 yards and keeping the Chargers' defense on its toes. Meanwhile, George Pickens led the receiving corps for Los Angeles with 99 yards, providing crucial plays that helped secure the win.
Defensively, it was a mixed performance with the Chargers’ Daiyan Henley making four total tackles to lead the team. The game’s turning point came when Cam Hart snagged an interception, shifting momentum back to the Chargers late in the fourth quarter, allowing them to seal the victory after a closely contested battle. Nik Bonitto's lone sack for the Broncos showcased their defensive efforts, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Chargers' late-game resilience.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 24 | 13 | 54% | 239 | 4 | 2 | 93.5 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 13 | 9 | 69% | 219 | 3 | 0 | 151.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 12 | 121 | 10.1 | 60 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 13 | 41 | 3.2 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 5 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 65 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 69 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 37 | 1 | 53 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 46 |

