Denver
Broncos
0-4
32
FINAL
13
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 32-13, solidifying their position in the early part of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Broncos' confidence but also puts them in a strong position within the division as they chase playoff aspirations.
C.J. Stroud was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for 293 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. Bucky Irving contributed significantly on the ground with 92 rushing yards, while Emeka Egbuka emerged as a key target in the passing game, racking up 132 receiving yards. Together, they formed a dynamic trio that kept the Chargers' defense on their heels throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Broncos made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Malachi Lawrence was a force, recording 2.5 sacks, putting pressure on the Chargers' quarterback and disrupting their offensive flow. Jalen Ramsey's interception further exemplified Denver's dominance on defense, effectively sealing the game in the second half and preventing any comeback attempts from Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 30 | 20 | 67% | 293 | 3 | 0 | 131.6 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 30 | 11 | 37% | 162 | 1 | 2 | 38.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 16 | 92 | 5.8 | 52 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 15 | 50 | 3.3 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 23 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Beck | FB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 132 | 26.4 | 81 | 2 | 92 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 66 | 1 | 74 | 1 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 5 | 90 | 18.0 | 37 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Andrew Beck | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Woods | DT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derion Kendrick | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Sample | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 30 |

