Denver
Broncos
2-2
14
FINAL
35
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Denver Broncos 35-14 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The Chargers came into this matchup looking to solidify their position in the AFC, and they certainly delivered with a commanding performance at home.
Quarterback Bo Nix led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for two touchdowns and effectively managing the game. Meanwhile, Bhayshul Tuten was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 167 rushing yards that kept the Denver defense on its heels. Malik Willis put up solid numbers for the Broncos with 213 passing yards, but his efforts were not enough to keep pace with the Chargers' offensive onslaught.
The Chargers' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Brian Burns wreaking havoc and collecting 2.5 sacks, disrupting the Broncos' offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Chargers' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and seize control. Despite Grant Delpit's two interceptions for Denver, the Chargers' ability to stifle the Broncos' momentum proved decisive in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 42 | 14 | 213 | 2 | 2 | 47.0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 31 | 16 | 159 | 2 | 3 | 48.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 13 | 167 | 12.8 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Bell | WR | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 1 | 35 | 2 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Uchenna Nwosu | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Welch | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |

