Denver
Broncos
2-2
35
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Denver Broncos outlasted the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 35-28, keeping their playoff hopes alive. This hard-fought victory was crucial for Denver, who aims to secure a strong position in the competitive AFC West.
Bo Nix led the charge for the Broncos with an impressive 311 passing yards, showcasing his ability to connect downfield. RJ Harvey contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 95 rushing yards, while the Chargers’ Justin Herbert threw for two touchdowns, keeping his team in the game. Ladd McConkey stood out for Los Angeles with a remarkable 174 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that swung momentum in their favor, highlighted by Nik Bonitto's crucial sack and Kerby Joseph's timely interception. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Joseph's pick halted a potential game-tying drive, allowing Denver to maintain their lead. The Chargers fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, unable to capitalize on their offensive efforts.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 44 | 29 | 66% | 311 | 0 | 0 | 86.4 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 306 | 2 | 2 | 86.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 18 | 95 | 5.3 | 53 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 12 | 56 | 4.7 | 22 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 11 | 21 | 1.9 | — | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | 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 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 174 | 43.5 | 137 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 9 | 105 | 11.7 | 28 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Dupree | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

