Denver
Broncos
2-2
25
FINAL
24
Los Angeles
Chargers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers by a score of 25-24. This victory keeps the Broncos competitive in the tightly contested AFC West, highlighting the stakes of every game this season. Both teams fought hard, but it was Denver that ultimately emerged victorious.
Bo Nix put on a show for the Broncos, throwing for 321 yards and connecting for three touchdowns, proving to be the driving force for his team’s offense. While the ground game was limited, J.K. Dobbins contributed crucial yardage, keeping the chains moving when needed. On the Chargers' side, Ladd McConkey led his team in receiving, tallying 91 yards, but it wasn’t enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that impacted the outcome, with Nik Bonitto leading the charge with two sacks that disrupted the Chargers' rhythm. Despite the Chargers' strong efforts, including two interceptions from Elijah Molden, the Broncos' defense held firm when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, where Denver's defense stifled a potential game-winning drive, allowing them to secure the narrow victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 36 | 15 | 321 | 3 | 2 | 78.5 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 20 | 11 | 184 | 3 | 0 | 125.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Molden | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 51 |

