Denver
Broncos
2-2
20
FINAL
45
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers dominated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 45-20 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This decisive victory solidified the Chargers' position as a formidable contender in the league, while the Broncos are left to regroup and reassess their strategy moving forward.
Despite the loss, Broncos quarterback Will Levis had a standout performance, throwing for 448 yards and three touchdowns. His connection with Oscar Delp was particularly potent, as Delp racked up 175 receiving yards, showcasing their ability to stretch the field. However, the Chargers' defense was relentless, limiting the Broncos' ground game and keeping the pressure on throughout the contest.
The Chargers' defense played a pivotal role in this matchup, highlighted by Michael Carter II's impressive three interceptions. Dre'Mont Jones also made a significant impact with two sacks, which disrupted Levis and contributed to the Chargers' ability to maintain control of the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Carter's first interception set up a quick touchdown, swinging momentum firmly in favor of Los Angeles and leaving the Broncos scrambling to catch up.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Levis | QB | 40 | 21 | 448 | 3 | 5 | 77.9 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 34 | 21 | 381 | 3 | 2 | 105.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladanian Tomlinson | HB | 9 | 29 | 3.2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Will Levis | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Beck | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Delp | TE | 10 | 175 | 17.5 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | QB | 8 | 133 | 16.6 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 1 | 74 | 1 |
| Ladanian Tomlinson | HB | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Carter II | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Chatman | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Donald | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 55 |

