Denver
Broncos
0-4
26
FINAL
84
Los Angeles
Chargers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive prowess, the Los Angeles Chargers overwhelmed the Denver Broncos with a final score of 84-26. This Week 5 matchup was a crucial test for both teams, but the Chargers proved they are a force to be reckoned with in the 2026 season.
Justin Herbert was the standout performer, throwing for an astonishing 581 yards and racking up 10 touchdown passes, showcasing his elite arm strength and precision. Brenen Thompson was his favorite target, finishing with 183 receiving yards, while Omarion Hampton added a solid contribution on the ground with 95 rushing yards. The Chargers' offensive line provided Herbert with ample time to operate, allowing the passing game to flourish.
Defensively, the Chargers were equally impressive, with Derwin James Jr. leading the team with five tackles, while Dominique Hampton recorded two sacks to pressure the Broncos' quarterback. Donte Jackson's interception was a pivotal moment, as it halted a potential scoring drive from Denver and shifted momentum firmly in favor of Los Angeles. The Chargers' ability to disrupt the Broncos' rhythm was key to their dominant victory, as they controlled the game from start to finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 30 | 24 | 581 | 10 | 1 | 144.4 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 48 | 22 | 344 | 2 | 5 | 44.4 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 14 | 95 | 6.8 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 12 | 63 | 5.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 183 | 61.0 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 7 | 180 | 25.7 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 5 | 136 | 27.2 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 5 | 129 | 25.8 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 61 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |

