Los Angeles
Chargers
0-3
17
FINAL
45
Denver
Broncos
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 45-17 in Week 4 of the 2027 season. This victory solidifies the Broncos' position as a contender in the league, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess against a divisional rival.
Quarterback Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for 254 yards and an impressive five touchdown passes, demonstrating his ability to command the game. Receiver Jaylen Waddle also made significant contributions, racking up 129 receiving yards, while RJ Harvey added balance to the offense with 85 rushing yards. Together, they helped the Broncos establish an early lead that proved insurmountable for Los Angeles.
Defensively, Denver's Jahdae Barron made his mark with a key interception, adding to the pressure on the Chargers' offense. The Broncos' ability to force turnovers and limit big plays was pivotal, especially as they turned the tide of the game in the second quarter, where they scored three consecutive touchdowns. This defensive effort, combined with an explosive offense, allowed Denver to control the game and secure a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 18 | 17 | 94% | 254 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 16 | 8 | 50% | 112 | 1 | 1 | 67.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 7 | 3 | 43% | 49 | 1 | 0 | 106.5 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 8 | 85 | 10.6 | 15 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 44 | 4.4 | 19 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 8 | 129 | 16.1 | 44 | 5 | 31 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 22 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 29 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 15 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brice Pollock | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 57 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 46 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

