Broncos at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 27, Denver Broncos 23 · War Room
Final Score
Broncos 23 2 TD · 3 FG · 2 XP
Chargers 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPFernando Mendoza 330 yds passingBijan Robinson 55 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 167 yds receivingRueben Bain Jr 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 418 · 327Passing yards 330 · 206Rushing yards 88 · 121Completions 23/35 · 25/46Yards per carry 3.4 · 6.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20h ago
In a thrilling Week 5 showdown, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 27-23. This victory was crucial for the Chargers as they sought to maintain their momentum in the competitive AFC West. The game was tightly contested, with both teams showcasing their offensive firepower.
Justin Herbert led the way for Los Angeles, throwing for three touchdowns and providing a steady hand in the clutch moments. Meanwhile, Denver's Fernando Mendoza had a standout performance with 330 passing yards, but it was Justin Jefferson who stole the show for the Broncos with an impressive 167 receiving yards. Bijan Robinson contributed on the ground, but the offensive efforts were ultimately not enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the Chargers were bolstered by Rueben Bain Jr., who recorded six total tackles, helping to stifle Denver’s offensive rhythm. The turning point of the game came late in the fourth quarter, when the Chargers' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead and secure the victory. Gabe Jacas from the Broncos also made his mark with 1.5 sacks, but it was the Chargers' timely defensive plays that ultimately sealed the deal.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 23/35 | 66% | 330 | 2 | 0 | 115.1 |
Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 25/46 | 54% | 206 | 3 | 0 | 87.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 16 | 55 | 3.4 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Justice HillHB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Fernando MendozaQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Reggie GilliamFB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Chargers | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 15 | 51 | 3.4 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 27 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Braelon AllenHB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 6 | 167 | 27.8 | 80 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Reggie GilliamFB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Kendrick BourneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Chargers | |||||||
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 13 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Brock BowersTE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonnu SmithTE | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Braelon AllenHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasFS | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh JobeCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kain MedranoMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir TaylorCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||
| Rueben Bain JrLEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Myles MurphyREDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown IIIDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akayleb EvansCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colby WoodenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan CrawfordSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 3/3 | 2 | 53 |
Chargers | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 2/2 | 3 | 52 |
