Denver
Broncos
4-0
41
FINAL
3
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos delivered a commanding performance in Week 5, defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 41-3. With this victory, the Broncos solidify their position in the playoff race, while the Chargers are left searching for answers after a dismal outing.
Quarterback Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 263 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his poise and accuracy throughout the game. RJ Harvey was a force on the ground, racking up 120 rushing yards and providing a consistent threat that kept the Chargers' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Courtland Sutton emerged as Nix's favorite target, accumulating 80 receiving yards and making key plays to sustain drives.
Defensively, the Broncos were disruptive, highlighted by Jahdae Barron's interception, which shifted momentum firmly in their favor. While the Chargers' Nick Bosa recorded 1.5 sacks, the lack of pressure on Nix allowed him to find his rhythm early. The game's turning point came midway through the second quarter when Barron's interception led to a touchdown, pushing the Broncos' lead to 21-0 and effectively sealing the fate of the Chargers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 36 | 27 | 263 | 2 | 0 | 113.5 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 30 | 12 | 138 | 0 | 1 | 40.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 19 | 120 | 6.3 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 45 | 4.1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 7 | 41 | 5.9 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Charlie Kolar | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Dallen Bentley | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que Robinson | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 40 |

