Denver
Broncos
2-2
15
FINAL
24
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers secured a solid 24-15 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 5 of the 2026 season, maintaining their position as a formidable contender in the division. With this win, the Chargers have positioned themselves for a strong push as the season progresses, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on key opportunities.
Omarion Hampton led the charge for the Chargers, rushing for an impressive 114 yards, showcasing his explosive speed and agility. Meanwhile, Bo Nix of the Broncos put forth a commendable effort, throwing for 182 yards and a touchdown, although it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Chargers' offensive attack. Jonah Coleman added some spark for Denver with 59 receiving yards, but the Broncos struggled to find consistent rhythm throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chargers were able to apply pressure when it mattered most, with Cam Hart snagging an interception that proved pivotal in turning the tide. Nik Bonitto of the Broncos was a bright spot, tallying two sacks, but it was the Chargers' ability to stifle Denver's late-game drives that ultimately sealed their victory. The turning point came in the second half when Los Angeles capitalized on a turnover, extending their lead and forcing the Broncos to play catch-up.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 23 | 9 | 182 | 1 | 3 | 42.5 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 14 | 6 | 130 | 1 | 0 | 100.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 13 | 114 | 8.8 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 7 | 49 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derius Davis | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Hall | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 60 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 46 |

