Denver
Broncos
3-1
38
FINAL
6
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Chargers 38-6 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The Broncos' victory solidifies their early dominance in the division, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess against a struggling Chargers squad.
Quarterback Julian Sayin led the charge for Denver, throwing for 287 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect downfield. Meanwhile, running back Jonathan Taylor was a force on the ground, racking up 174 rushing yards and keeping the Chargers' defense on its heels. On the receiving end, Brenen Thompson stood out for Los Angeles, accumulating 143 yards, but it was clear the Broncos' offense was in a league of its own.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Maison Dunn shining through with five total tackles and two sacks. Hayden Stepp's two interceptions were pivotal, turning the tide in favor of Denver and effectively quelling any hopes of a Chargers comeback. The game's turning point came early in the second quarter when the Broncos scored consecutive touchdowns, establishing a lead that proved insurmountable for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Sayin | QB | 15 | 12 | 287 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 34 | 16 | 280 | 1 | 4 | 45.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 23 | 174 | 7.6 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 143 | 35.8 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 141 | 28.2 | 3 | 75 | 1 |
| Mike Taylor | TE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maison Dunn | CB | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hayden Stepp | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamarui Dorsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 47 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

