Denver
Broncos
1-2
10
FINAL
14
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 5 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers held off the Denver Broncos with a final score of 14-10. The victory keeps the Chargers firmly in the playoff hunt as they look to build momentum for the remainder of the season.
Justin Herbert showcased his elite quarterback skills, throwing for 274 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Chargers' offense effectively throughout the game. Ladd McConkey was his favorite target, racking up 112 receiving yards, while RJ Harvey of the Broncos did his best to keep pace with an impressive 88 rushing yards.
Defensively, Khalil Mack made a significant impact with two sacks, disrupting the Broncos' offensive rhythm. Denver's Alex Singleton led on the tackle front with eight total tackles, but the game shifted in the Chargers' favor after Herbert's second touchdown pass in the third quarter, which ultimately proved to be the deciding score. The Broncos fought valiantly, but ultimately fell short in a game that showcased the talent on both sides.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 39 | 21 | 274 | 2 | 1 | 82.6 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 39 | 23 | 219 | 1 | 0 | 83.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 15 | 88 | 5.9 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 14 | 46 | 3.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 8 | 37 | 4.6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 8 | 70 | 8.8 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Key | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 |

