Denver
Broncos
2-2
24
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Chargers
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 28-24. The victory keeps the Chargers in the playoff hunt, while the Broncos face mounting pressure as they look to turn their season around.
Justin Herbert had a standout performance, throwing for 230 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. Oronde Gadsden was a key target, racking up 123 receiving yards, while Omarion Hampton contributed on the ground with 74 rushing yards, helping the Chargers maintain their offensive momentum throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chargers made crucial plays when needed, with Khalil Mack recording a sack and Tarheeb Still grabbing an interception that shifted the game's momentum. Derwin James Jr. led the team in tackles, finishing with four, as the defense held strong against the Broncos' late-game surge. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Still's interception thwarted a potential game-winning drive for Denver, sealing the victory for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 19 | 14 | 230 | 3 | 1 | 131.5 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 21 | 11 | 218 | 2 | 2 | 81.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 13 | 74 | 5.7 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 10 | 48 | 4.8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 123 | 30.8 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 0 | 85 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 54 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

