Chargers at Broncos
Denver Broncos 24, Los Angeles Chargers 21 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Chargers 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Broncos 24 2 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPJustin Herbert 321 yds passingOmarion Hampton 64 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 182 yds receivingZach Allen 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 360 · 327Passing yards 287 · 268Rushing yards 73 · 59Completions 21/29 · 12/20Yards per carry 4.6 · 4.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 10d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 24-21, setting the tone for an exciting 2027 campaign. Both teams showcased their potential, but it was the Broncos who ultimately held off the Chargers in a hard-fought battle at home.
Justin Herbert had a standout performance for Los Angeles, throwing for 321 yards and three touchdowns, making him the offensive star of the game. Despite his efforts, the Chargers struggled to maintain momentum, with Omarion Hampton contributing 64 rushing yards and Jaylen Waddle racking up an impressive 182 receiving yards for Denver, proving to be a vital asset in the passing game.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Zach Allen was a dominant force with three sacks, disrupting Herbert's rhythm and making it tough for the Chargers to sustain drives. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Broncos' defense stifled a potential game-winning drive, securing the victory and showcasing their resilience in the face of a potent Chargers offense.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 21/29 | 72% | 321 | 3 | 0 | 143.0 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Darian MensahQB | 12/20 | 60% | 268 | 2 | 3 | 97.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 15 | 64 | 4.3 | 21 | 0 | 36 | 1 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Dylan RileyHB | 7 | 37 | 5.3 | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Raleek BrownHB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darian MensahQB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 4 | 101 | 25.3 | 59 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 11 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 45 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 5 | 182 | 36.4 | 59 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Raleek BrownHB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dylan RileyHB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Marquise BrownWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonnu SmithTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Daiyan HenleyMIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teitum TuiotiDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae PierreLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Zach AllenDT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deshaun LeeFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/2 | 3 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 3 | 34 |