Denver
Broncos
1-2
28
FINAL
35
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 35-28. This victory puts the Chargers in a strong position early in the 2027 season, showcasing their resilience against a tough division rival.
Bo Nix was the standout for the Broncos, throwing for 266 yards and three touchdowns, making a significant impact on the game. His connection with Troy Franklin, who racked up 120 receiving yards, kept the Broncos competitive throughout. Meanwhile, Justin Herbert's dual-threat ability shone for the Chargers as he added 94 rushing yards to complement their offensive strategy.
Defensively, the Chargers stepped up crucially when needed, with Del'Shawn Phillips leading the charge with four total tackles, helping to stifle Denver's late-game efforts. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Akheem Mesidor's sack put the pressure on Nix, forcing a critical turnover on downs. With Talanoa Hufanga's interception also adding to the defensive prowess, the Chargers secured the win and demonstrated their ability to perform under pressure.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 20 | 11 | 55% | 266 | 3 | 1 | 118.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 19 | 15 | 79% | 199 | 1 | 1 | 105.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 9 | 94 | 10.4 | 10 | 2 | 40 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 10 | 89 | 8.9 | 8 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 15 | 60 | 4.0 | 14 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 39 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 22 | 2 | 64 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 27 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 24 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Trey'dez Green | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kennard | REDG | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheed Biles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Peal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

