Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers: Broncos Rally Past Chargers 23–17 at SoFi Stadium

Denver Builds a Halftime Lead

Los Angeles lost a fumble on a 19-yard pass play from J. Herbert to C. Kolar in the first quarter, and B. Jones recovered for Denver. Later in the quarter, J. Dobbins scored on a two-yard run. The extra point gave the Broncos a 7–0 lead, which they carried into the second quarter.

The Chargers cut the deficit with a 42-yard field goal in the second quarter. Denver answered with a 34-yard field goal at 1:52, restoring its seven-point advantage. The Broncos led 10–3 at halftime.

Chargers Tie the Game and Take the Lead

J. Herbert threw a seven-yard touchdown pass to H. Rucci in the third quarter. The extra point tied the game at 10–10. Denver then lost a fumble on a B. Nix run with 1:15 left in the quarter, and T. Tuipulotu recovered for Los Angeles.

K. Vidal ran 42 yards for a Chargers touchdown. The extra point put Los Angeles ahead 17–10 with 57 seconds left in the third quarter. That score held through the end of the quarter, leaving Denver seven points behind entering the fourth.

Denver Levels the Score

B. Nix threw a five-yard touchdown pass to C. Sutton with 8:56 left in the fourth quarter. Denver’s extra point tied the game at 17–17. At 8:06, J. Herbert was sacked for a nine-yard loss and lost a fumble. Q. Robinson recovered it for the Broncos.

Two Field Goals Finish the Comeback

Denver moved ahead on a 19-yard field goal with 5:10 remaining. J. Herbert was intercepted on a later pass play while the Broncos led 20–17. Denver then made a 36-yard field goal with 1:12 left, extending its lead to six points.

The Chargers did not score again. Denver finished with a 23–17 win in regulation after scoring the game’s final 13 points, from its touchdown and tying extra point through its two fourth-quarter field goals.