Broncos at Chargers
Denver Broncos 46, Los Angeles Chargers 41 · New World League
Final Score
Broncos 46 3 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Chargers 41 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPBo Nix 379 yds passingRJ Harvey 67 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 141 yds receivingElijah Molden 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 446 · 319Passing yards 379 · 271Rushing yards 67 · 48Completions 15/20 · 19/27Yards per carry 4.5 · 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 46-41, showcasing the high stakes of early-season conference play. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their standing in the AFC, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious in a battle filled with explosive offenses.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for an impressive 379 yards and helping his team capitalize on key opportunities. RJ Harvey contributed on the ground with 67 rushing yards, while Jaylen Waddle was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 141 yards. Justin Herbert of the Chargers also had a remarkable performance, tossing five touchdown passes, but ultimately fell just short.
The Broncos’ defense played a crucial role in the outcome, forcing key turnovers and applying consistent pressure. Jonathon Cooper recorded a sack, while Riley Moss's interception proved pivotal in halting a Chargers' drive that could have shifted momentum. As the game progressed, the Broncos' defensive plays were instrumental in maintaining their slim lead, ultimately sealing the victory in a nail-biter.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 15/20 | 75% | 379 | 3 | 1 | 135.4 |
Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 19/27 | 70% | 279 | 5 | 3 | 103.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 12 | 67 | 5.6 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Bo NixQB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Chargers | |||||||
| Keaton MitchellHB | 11 | 47 | 4.3 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Alec IngoldFB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 5 | 141 | 28.2 | 37 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 44 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 60 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Esteban CotaTE | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 36 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||||
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 9 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 11 | 3 | 34 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 30 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Tre' HarrisWR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 14 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Riley MossCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger WebberMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin SimpsonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene ReidMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah EllissLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||
| Elijah MoldenFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teair TartDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 5 | 30 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
