Denver
Broncos
1-1
37
FINAL
31
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 37-31. This victory not only boosts the Broncos' momentum as they advance in the 2028 season but also underscores the competitive spirit of both teams vying for playoff positioning.
Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for an impressive 352 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. RJ Harvey complemented the aerial attack with a powerful ground game, rushing for 128 yards, while Thad Andrews emerged as a reliable target, racking up 121 receiving yards. Together, they formed a formidable trio that kept the Chargers' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, Jonathon Cooper made a significant impact for the Broncos with two sacks, applying constant pressure on the Chargers' quarterback. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Cooper's relentless pursuit led to a critical stop, forcing Los Angeles to settle for a field goal instead of a touchdown. Despite a strong tackling performance from Derwin James Jr., the Chargers couldn't overcome the Broncos' offensive firepower in the end.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 46 | 33 | 72% | 352 | 4 | 1 | 113.6 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 26 | 19 | 73% | 254 | 2 | 0 | 129.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 24 | 128 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 9 | 33 | 3.7 | — | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Pat Jenkins | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Thad Andrews | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thad Andrews | WR | 8 | 121 | 15.1 | 23 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 10 | 113 | 11.3 | 23 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 19 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 11 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 9 | 69 | 7.7 | 21 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 22 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Pat Jenkins | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDGE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDGE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDGE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Cochrane | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Garay | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaiden Patterson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Lightfoot | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 47 |
| Ethan McLane | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 37 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

