Denver
Broncos
0-4
21
FINAL
24
Los Angeles
Chargers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 24-21. This victory not only boosts the Chargers' standing in the league but also positions them as a formidable contender in the AFC as the season progresses.
On the offensive side, Bo Nix shone for the Broncos, throwing for 214 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone under pressure. Meanwhile, the Chargers relied heavily on Omarion Hampton, who rushed for 109 yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the Denver defense on its heels. Jaylen Waddle also made significant contributions for the Broncos, racking up 143 receiving yards, proving to be a go-to target for Nix.
Defensively, Khalil Mack was a standout for the Chargers, recording two sacks that disrupted the Broncos' rhythm and timing. The game turned in favor of Los Angeles when Derwin James Jr. intercepted a crucial pass, halting a promising Denver drive and shifting momentum. With these defensive plays, the Chargers secured the win, demonstrating that today, every yard and every tackle counted.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 214 | 3 | 1 | 111.9 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 11 | 5 | 45% | 102 | 1 | 2 | 69.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 17 | 109 | 6.4 | 24 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 47 | 4.3 | 13 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 143 | 35.8 | 93 | 2 | 87 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 8 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19 |

