Denver
Broncos
3-1
56
FINAL
20
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 56-20 in Week 7 of the 2027 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Broncos' explosive offense showcased their firepower, while the Chargers struggled to keep pace throughout the contest.
Trevor Lawrence was the star of the show for Denver, throwing for an impressive 386 yards and five touchdowns, while also adding 73 rushing yards to his stat line. His ability to connect with receivers and extend plays made it difficult for the Chargers' defense to find a rhythm. Malik Nabers, despite being on the losing side, did make an impact for Los Angeles with 231 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
Defensively, Aidan Hutchinson was a game-changer for the Broncos, recording three sacks that disrupted the Chargers' offensive flow. The pivotal moment came in the second quarter when Hutchinson's pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing Denver to extend their lead and ultimately control the game. While Los Angeles had some standout individual performances, the Broncos' cohesive play on both sides of the ball proved too much to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 25 | 22 | 88% | 386 | 5 | 1 | 141.6 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 34 | 17 | 50% | 370 | 2 | 3 | 71.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 8 | 73 | 9.1 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jordan James | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tanner Koziol | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 231 | 38.5 | 72 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 208 | 29.7 | 122 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 10 | 107 | 10.7 | 54 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 43 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 26 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tanner Koziol | TE | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 33 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Brody Foley | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Epenesa | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jake Camarda | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 61 |

