Denver
Broncos
3-1
17
FINAL
44
Los Angeles
Chargers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Denver Broncos 44-17 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The Chargers needed this victory to maintain their momentum in the AFC, and they delivered with a decisive win that showcased their offensive firepower.
Omarion Hampton was the standout on the ground for Los Angeles, racking up an impressive 217 rushing yards and contributing to three touchdowns. Dak Prescott led the Broncos' passing attack with 260 yards and two touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Chargers. Tetairoa McMillan also had a notable game, collecting 110 receiving yards to bolster the Los Angeles offense.
Defensively, the Chargers were relentless, with Nick Bosa recording three sacks that disrupted Denver's rhythm throughout the game. Malik Muhammad’s interception added to the Chargers' defensive dominance, helping to turn the tide in the second half. The turning point came early in the third quarter when Bosa's pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing the Chargers to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 29 | 17 | 260 | 2 | 1 | 96.9 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 21 | 15 | 214 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 17 | 217 | 12.8 | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 17 | 59 | 3.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 2 | -16 | -8.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 51 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27 |

