Denver
Broncos
1-3
14
FINAL
34
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 clash, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Denver Broncos with a commanding 34-14 victory. This win keeps the Chargers in strong contention as the season progresses, while the Broncos will need to regroup to maintain their playoff aspirations.
Chargers quarterback Josh Allen showcased his talent with a stellar performance, throwing for 319 yards and two touchdowns. He effectively utilized his receiving corps, but it was Travis Kelce's standout 102 receiving yards for the Broncos that highlighted their offensive efforts, even in defeat. Meanwhile, Travis Etienne Jr. contributed on the ground with 48 rushing yards, supporting a balanced offensive attack.
On the defensive side, the Chargers made their mark with a critical performance from D.J. Reed, who intercepted two passes, helping to shift momentum at key moments. Although the Broncos had some bright spots, including Fred Warner's nine total tackles and a sack from Laiatu Latu, it was the Chargers' ability to create turnovers that proved to be the turning point in the game, sealing their victory and showcasing their prowess on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 36 | 26 | 72% | 319 | 2 | 1 | 106.1 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 18 | 4 | 22% | 117 | 1 | 4 | 33.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 9 | 48 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 60 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 9 | 73 | 8.1 | 68 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 32 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 40 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| ANTMAN cromartie | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| champ baily | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 47 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

