Denver
Broncos
2-2
49
FINAL
41
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 49-41. The stakes were high as both teams battled for positioning in a tight AFC West division, making this game a critical early-season showdown.
Offensively, the Broncos were led by J.K. Dobbins, who dominated on the ground with 157 rushing yards, while quarterback Bo Nix contributed a solid 236 passing yards. Courtland Sutton also made his mark with 74 receiving yards and a crucial touchdown, showcasing the Broncos' explosive offensive potential. Despite the Chargers' Justin Herbert throwing for four touchdowns, it was not enough to secure the win.
On the defensive side, the Broncos made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Alex Singleton stood out with two interceptions, crucially halting the Chargers' drives and turning the tide in favor of Denver. Nik Bonitto added pressure with a sack, but it was Singleton's timely picks that ultimately sealed the victory for the Broncos in a high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 22 | 12 | 236 | 3 | 1 | 112.8 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 24 | 10 | 191 | 4 | 2 | 74.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 23 | 157 | 6.8 | 4 | 33 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | -14 | -14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Nate Adkins | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Que Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo Chenal | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

