Denver
Broncos
4-0
35
FINAL
38
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 38-35, solidifying their place in the competitive AFC West. Both teams entered the game looking to gain momentum, but it was the Chargers who ultimately came out on top in a closely contested battle.
Bo Nix showcased his arm talent for the Broncos, throwing for an impressive 405 yards and five touchdowns, highlighting an explosive offensive performance. Courtland Sutton was his go-to target, racking up 183 receiving yards and consistently creating big plays downfield. Meanwhile, Keaton Mitchell led the ground game for the Chargers with 71 rushing yards, providing crucial balance to the offensive attack.
Defensively, the Broncos struggled to contain the Chargers' offense, despite Pat Surtain II's standout performance with five total tackles and an interception. The game turned in the fourth quarter when the Chargers managed a pivotal drive, scoring a touchdown that ultimately sealed their victory. With the win, Los Angeles demonstrates their resilience and capability as they push deeper into the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 29 | 19 | 66% | 405 | 5 | 2 | 119.6 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 206 | 3 | 2 | 95.6 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 12 | 71 | 5.9 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 10 | 183 | 18.3 | 69 | 2 | 59 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 8 | 113 | 14.1 | 85 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 40 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 47 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 47 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 55 |

