NFL · Week 5 · Recap
Broncos Beat Chargers 23-17
The Denver Broncos defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 23-17 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA on Sunday, October 11, 2026 in NFL Week 5 action.
Broncos led 10-3 at halftime. The third quarter swung it: the Chargers outscored their opponent 14-0.
The Broncos move to 3-2, while the Chargers fall to 0-5.
Top performers
Bo Nix (DEN, QB): 16/27, 123 YDS, 1 TD
J.K. Dobbins (DEN, RB): 18 CAR, 68 YDS, 1 TD
Evan Engram (DEN, TE): 4 REC, 55 YDS
Justin Herbert (LAC, QB): 14/24, 121 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Kimani Vidal (LAC, RB): 8 CAR, 57 YDS, 1 TD
Charlie Kolar (LAC, TE): 3 REC, 37 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q1 6:53DENJ.K. Dobbins 2 Yd Rush7-0
- Q2 8:18LACCameron Dicker 42 Yd Field Goal7-3
- Q2 1:48DENWil Lutz 34 Yd Field Goal10-3
- Q3 5:32LACHayden Rucci 7 Yd pass from Justin Herbert10-10
- Q3 0:57LACKimani Vidal 42 Yd Rush10-17
- Q4 8:53DENCourtland Sutton 5 Yd pass from Bo Nix17-17
- Q4 5:07DENWil Lutz 19 Yd Field Goal20-17
- Q4 1:08DENWil Lutz 36 Yd Field Goal23-17
Team stats
| DEN | LAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 224 | 237 |
| First downs | 18 | 14 |
| Third down | 1-12 | 5-14 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 29:07 | 30:53 |