Denver
Broncos
2-2
47
FINAL
41
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 47-41. The high-scoring affair showcased explosive offensive play from both teams, with Denver ultimately coming out on top. The victory marks a pivotal moment for the Broncos as they continue to solidify their position in the competitive 2026 season standings.
Denver's offensive attack was led by quarterback Bo Nix, who put on a stellar performance with 353 passing yards and three touchdowns. Running back J.K. Dobbins contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 139 yards. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle also made a huge impact for the Broncos, racking up 113 receiving yards to keep the chains moving and the points piling up.
Defensively, the Broncos were bolstered by Nik Bonitto, who recorded 1.5 sacks, applying pressure to the Chargers' backfield. While Daiyan Henley led the Chargers with nine tackles, it was Denver's ability to stifle Los Angeles in key moments that shaped the game's outcome. Despite an interception by Tarheeb Still, the Chargers couldn't capitalize enough to overcome the Broncos' persistent offensive onslaught, as Denver held firm when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 42 | 22 | 353 | 3 | 2 | 84.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 49 | 30 | 266 | 0 | 0 | 75.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 20 | 139 | 7.0 | 2 | 26 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 17 | 85 | 5.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 1 | 70 | 1 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 14 | 62 | 4.4 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 113 | 16.1 | 0 | 28 | 2 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 1 | 57 | 1 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 8 | 89 | 11.1 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 2 | 40 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Kennard | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 54 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 39 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

