Denver Broncos defeat Los Angeles Chargers 23-17

The Denver Broncos defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 23-17 at SoFi Stadium, moving to a 3-2 record while leaving the Chargers winless at 0-5. The victory was highlighted by a fourth-quarter rally where the Broncos scored 13 unanswered points. Kicker Wil Lutz provided the decisive scoring with a 19-yard field goal followed by a 36-yarder to seal the win.

Denver head coach Sean Payton reclaimed offensive play-calling duties for this matchup, a move intended to address recent offensive struggles. Quarterback Bo Nix completed 16 of 27 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown, including a 5-yard scoring pass to Courtland Sutton. The Broncos' defense contributed significantly, recording five sacks and forcing three turnovers in the final period.

The Chargers struggled behind a depleted offensive line and multiple injuries. Quarterback Justin Herbert was sacked five times and accounted for a touchdown and an interception. Los Angeles' offense, hampered by injuries to key players like Ladd McConkey and several offensive linemen, saw Herbert commit three turnovers in the fourth quarter, including a fumble and an interception that halted their comeback attempts.