- Q1 6:53TDDENJ.K. Dobbins 2 Yd Rush (Wil Lutz Kick)7–0
- Q2 8:18FGLACCameron Dicker 42 Yd Field Goal7–3
- Q2 1:48FGDENWil Lutz 34 Yd Field Goal10–3
- Q3 5:32TDLACHayden Rucci 7 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)10–10
- Q3 0:57TDLACKimani Vidal 42 Yd Rush (Cameron Dicker Kick)10–17
- Q4 8:53TDDENCourtland Sutton 5 Yd pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz Kick)17–17
- Q4 5:07FGDENWil Lutz 19 Yd Field Goal20–17
- Q4 1:08FGDENWil Lutz 36 Yd Field Goal23–17
Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers — 2026-10-11 Game Analysis
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ESPN game file
Recap
On October 11, 2026, the Denver Broncos defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 23-17 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Wil Lutz kicked field goals of 19 and 36 yards in the fourth quarter as Denver scored 13 unanswered points after trailing 17-10 late in the third.
Courtland Sutton caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix to tie the game at 17 midway through the fourth. J.K. Dobbins scored on a 2-yard run in the first quarter after Charlie Kolar fumbled on a reception, and Nix passed for 123 yards.
Justin Herbert threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Hayden Rucci and Kimani Vidal ran 42 yards for a score after Tuli Tuipulotu forced a Nix fumble as the Chargers built a 17-10 lead. Los Angeles failed on a fourth-and-1 attempt late, and Denver earned its first AFC West win since 2023 at SoFi. The Broncos improved to 3-2 while the Chargers fell to 0-5.
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Game stats
| Statistic | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 18 | 14 |
| Total yards | 224 | 237 |
| Net passing yards | 118 | 82 |
| Rushing yards | 106 | 155 |
| Yards per play | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Third-down conversions | 1-12 | 5-14 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Red-zone conversions | 2-5 | 1-1 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Penalties–yards | 7-40 | 9-93 |
| Time of possession | 29:07 | 30:53 |
Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers — NFL Game Analysis
Denver Broncos defeated Los Angeles Chargers 23–17, a 6-point margin. Los Angeles Chargers led in total offense, 237 to 224. Los Angeles Chargers led in rushing yards, 155 to 106. Denver Broncos committed fewer turnovers, 1 to 3. Denver Broncos converted 1 of 12 third downs; Los Angeles Chargers converted 5 of 14.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
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Denver Broncos
Passing
- #10Bo Nix
Rushing
- #27J.K. Dobbins
- #10Bo Nix
- #17Jaylen Waddle
- #12RJ Harvey
- #28Tyler Badie
- #46Adam Prentice
- #19Marvin Mims Jr.
Receiving
- #1Evan Engram
- #17Jaylen Waddle
- #14Courtland Sutton
- #11Troy Franklin
- #5Lil'Jordan Humphrey
- #27J.K. Dobbins
- #19Marvin Mims Jr.
- #12RJ Harvey
- #28Tyler Badie
Defense
- #49Alex Singleton
- #40Justin Strnad
- #23Jahdae Barron
- #29Ja'Quan McMillian
- #51Que Robinson
- #15Nik Bonitto
- #96Eyioma Uwazurike
- #92Dondrea Tillman
- #22Brandon Jones
- #93D.J. Jones
- #31Kris Abrams-Draine
- #99Zach Allen
- #97Malcolm Roach
- #26Devon Key
- #9Talanoa Hufanga
- #34JL Skinner
- #37Sean Fresch
- #47Karene Reid
- #52Jonah Elliss
Los Angeles Chargers
Passing
- #10Justin Herbert
Rushing
- #28Kimani Vidal
- #10Justin Herbert
- #8Omarion Hampton
- #34Keaton Mitchell
Receiving
- #88Charlie Kolar
- #13Marquez Valdes-Scantling
- #34Keaton Mitchell
- #82Theo Wease Jr.
- #9Tre' Harris
- #40Hayden Rucci
- #8Omarion Hampton
- #86Oronde Gadsden
- #28Kimani Vidal
Defense
- #90Akheem Mesidor
- #2Elijah Molden
- #0Daiyan Henley
- #53Del'Shawn Phillips
- #4Tarheeb Still
- #23Tony Jefferson
- #33Deane Leonard
- #92Justin Eboigbe
- #20Cam Hart
- #45Tuli Tuipulotu
- #58Marlowe Wax
- #99Jamaree Caldwell
- #28Kimani Vidal
- #48Bud Dupree
- #13Marquez Valdes-Scantling
- #93Teair Tart
- #91Nick Barrett
- #52Khalil Mack
- #27RJ Mickens
- #22Genesis Smith