Chargers beat Broncos 23-9 despite feeble offense
Philip Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers recovered from a slow start to beat the Broncos 23-9 Sunday for their first win in Denver since 2013.
National Football League
FINAL
Los Angeles Chargers
23
Denver Broncos
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 0 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 23 |
| DEN | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
Empower Field at Mile High · 75,947 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Houston Texans | L 22-44 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Los Angeles Rams | L 9-24 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | L 6-22 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 17-23 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | L 23-30 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:48 23-9
Austin Ekeler 1 Yd Run (Mike Badgley Kick)
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Defensive Two Point Conversion 10:10 16-9
Casey Hayward Defensive PAT Conversion
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Touchdown 10:10 16-9
Andy Janovich 20 Yd pass from Case Keenum (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 3:46 14-3
Mike Williams 3 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Mike Badgley Kick)
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Field Goal 0:11 7-3
Brandon McManus 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:32 7-0
Kyle Emanuel 18 Yd Fumble Return (Mike Badgley Kick)
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LAC
7 plays, 9 yards, 2:08 · End of Game
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DEN 2:08
11 plays, 35 yards, 2:45 · Downs
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LAC 4:53
2 plays, -17 yards, 0:47 · Fumble
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DEN 5:40
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
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LAC 5:48
7 plays, 75 yards, 4:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:48 23-9
Austin Ekeler 1 Yd Run (Mike Badgley Kick)
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DEN 10:10
5 plays, 56 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Defensive Two Point Conversion 10:10 16-9
Casey Hayward Defensive PAT Conversion
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Touchdown 10:10 16-9
Andy Janovich 20 Yd pass from Case Keenum (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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LAC 12:20
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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DEN 14:49
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:57 · Punt
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LAC 3:46
4 plays, 16 yards, 2:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:46 14-3
Mike Williams 3 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Mike Badgley Kick)
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DEN 5:53
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:32 · Fumble
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LAC 6:25
7 plays, 26 yards, 4:59 · Punt
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DEN 11:24
6 plays, 34 yards, 3:36 · Punt
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LAC
1 play, 3 yards, 0:11 · End of Half
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DEN 0:11
7 plays, 10 yards, 1:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:11 7-3
Brandon McManus 28 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 1:12
10 plays, 84 yards, 4:20 · Interception
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DEN 5:32
6 plays, -2 yards, 4:21 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:32 7-0
Kyle Emanuel 18 Yd Fumble Return (Mike Badgley Kick)
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LAC 9:53
5 plays, 33 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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DEN 12:05
7 plays, 34 yards, 3:01 · Punt
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LAC 0:06
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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DEN 2:00
6 plays, 7 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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LAC 4:16
5 plays, 33 yards, 2:26 · Interception
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DEN 6:42
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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LAC 8:14
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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DEN 11:11
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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LAC 13:20
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:40 · Interception
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
LAC
DEN
17
1st Downs
19
10
Passing 1st downs
11
5
Rushing 1st downs
7
2
1st downs from penalties
1
4-11
3rd down efficiency
4-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
55
Total Plays
74
276
Total Yards
370
5.0
Yards per Play
5.0
12
Total Drives
13
160
Passing
288
14/24
Comp/Att
31/48
6.4
Yards per pass
5.9
2
Interceptions thrown
1
1-16
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-4
116
Rushing
82
30
Rushing Attempts
25
3.9
Yards per rush
3.3
2-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-2
6-51
Penalties
11-99
4
Turnovers
4
2
Fumbles lost
3
2
Interceptions thrown
1
2
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:12
Possession
31:48
Highlights
Injuries
Denver Broncos
- Brandon Jones Out
- Talanoa Hufanga Out
- Kris Abrams-Draine Out
- Jaylen Waddle Questionable
- Riley Moss Questionable
Los Angeles Chargers
- Trey Pipkins III Injured Reserve
- David Njoku Injured Reserve
- Deane Leonard Questionable
- Keaton Mitchell Questionable
- Ladd McConkey Questionable
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