Broncos at Chargers
Denver Broncos 41, Los Angeles Chargers 13 · New Era Draft
Final Score
Broncos 41 5 TD · 2 FG · 5 XP
Chargers 13 2 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPJustin Herbert 271 yds passingAshton Jeanty 131 yds rushingGeorge Pickens 181 yds receivingAlex Singleton 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 426 · 274Passing yards 217 · 242Rushing yards 209 · 32Completions 10/12 · 16/27Yards per carry 11.6 · 3.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7d ago
The Denver Broncos dominated the Los Angeles Chargers with a decisive 41-13 victory in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Broncos’ position in the playoff race while the Chargers are left searching for answers after a disappointing performance on their home turf.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for three touchdowns and showcasing an efficient passing game. Ashton Jeanty was a force on the ground, racking up 131 rushing yards, while George Pickens emerged as a top target, hauling in 181 receiving yards. Together, they orchestrated a balanced offensive attack that overwhelmed the Chargers’ defense throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with standout performances from Deommodore Lenoir, who recorded six tackles, and Nick Bosa, who added two sacks to his season total. The game’s turning point came when Alex Singleton intercepted Justin Herbert three times, effectively halting any momentum the Chargers attempted to build. This defensive effort was crucial in securing Denver’s commanding win, underscoring their prowess on both sides of the ball.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 10/12 | 83% | 242 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 16/26 | 62% | 271 | 1 | 4 | 70.0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 13 | 131 | 10.1 | 54 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Been DatHB | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 5 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Keaton MitchellHB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Alec IngoldFB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ron GottylammaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 6 | 181 | 30.2 | 79 | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Ron GottylammaTE | 6 | 118 | 19.7 | 36 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 17 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 8 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Gotti LammaTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Khalil MackREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn PhillipsSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy DyeWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 2/2 | 5 | 53 |
| Chargers | |||
| JK ScottP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |