Denver
Broncos
2-2
6
FINAL
35
Los Angeles
Chargers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive display of dominance, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Denver Broncos 35-6 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The victory not only solidifies the Chargers’ position in the division but also serves as a statement that they are contenders in the playoff race.
Quarterback Jordan Love led the Chargers with a stellar performance, throwing for two touchdowns that helped propel his team to victory. On the other side, Broncos quarterback Caleb Williams managed to accumulate 192 passing yards, but he was unable to find the end zone, ultimately falling short of a comeback. Jake Ferguson stood out among Denver's receiving corps, racking up 136 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Chargers' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Chargers were relentless, with Miles Battle leading the charge with five total tackles. Kobie Turner contributed with a sack that disrupted the Broncos' rhythm, while Justin Reid's interception was pivotal in shifting momentum back to Los Angeles. The Chargers' defense showcased their prowess throughout the game, forcing Denver into mistakes and sealing the win with a commanding performance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 192 | 1 | 2 | 64.0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 16 | 11 | 69% | 143 | 2 | 1 | 110.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nyheim Miller-Hines | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 7 | 136 | 19.4 | 51 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 35 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Battle | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Qwan'tez Stiggers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Araiza | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

