Denver
Broncos
3-0
84
FINAL
43
Los Angeles
Chargers
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Chargers 84-43 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The victory not only showcased Denver's offensive firepower but also solidified their place as a formidable contender in the league.
Leading the charge for the Broncos was John Elway Jr., who threw for six touchdowns, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and command in the pocket. While Philip Rivers put on a passing clinic with 500 yards through the air for the Chargers, it was Jadarian Price's steady rushing performance and Lance Alworth's impressive receiving display that kept the game competitive for Los Angeles.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Jerome Baker recording three sacks to disrupt the Chargers' rhythm. Champ Bailey anchored the secondary with five total tackles, while Harold Perkins Jr. snagged an interception that proved pivotal in shifting momentum back to Denver. The turning point came late in the first half when the Broncos scored unanswered points, sealing their dominance in what turned into a lopsided affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Rivers | QB | 49 | 23 | 500 | 5 | 2 | 100.7 |
| John elway jr. | QB | 28 | 18 | 401 | 6 | 0 | 147.3 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Lance Alworth | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadarian Price | HB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| John elway jr. | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 6 | 1 | 0.2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Reynolds | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demarius Thomas | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lance Alworth | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Alworth | WR | 8 | 154 | 19.3 | 2 | 50 | 1 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 6 | 141 | 23.5 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| Demarius Thomas | WR | 6 | 109 | 18.2 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 0 | 68 | 1 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 3 | 97 | 32.3 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Josh Reynolds | TE | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 1 | 77 | 77.0 | 1 | 77 | 1 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | TE | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Champ Bailey | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| David Bailey | LEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Poyer | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trevor Pryce | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Cromartie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Seau | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brennan Jackson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 39 |

