The Broncos beat the Chargers 23–17 in Los Angeles, moving to 3–2. The Chargers fell to 0–5.
For the Broncos, Bo Nix went 16-for-27 for 123 yards with 1 touchdown. J.K. Dobbins ran for 68 yards on 18 carries and scored a touchdown.
For the Chargers, Justin Herbert went 14-for-24 for 121 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Kimani Vidal ran for 57 yards on 8 carries and scored a touchdown.
On defense, Brandon Jones (Broncos) had an interception and Nik Bonitto (Broncos) had 2 sacks.
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Broncos quarterback Bo Nix against Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Lineups as listed before kickoff (Broncos: Oct 11, 2026, 9:56 AM ET; Chargers: Oct 11, 2026, 9:56 AM ET).
Broncos in this game: shotgun 65%, under center 35%, pistol 0% · one back 77%, two backs 16%, empty 6% · motion 68% (62 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Broncos lined him up on most snaps.
SS#3 Derwin James Jr. Out (hamstring)Next up: Tony Jefferson
FS#2 Elijah MoldenNext up: Genesis Smith
RCB#26 Donte Jackson Out (hamstring)Next up: Deane Leonard
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Broncos lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
SS#3 Derwin James Jr. Out (hamstring)Next up: Tony Jefferson
FS#2 Elijah MoldenNext up: Genesis Smith
RCB#26 Donte Jackson Out (hamstring)Next up: Deane Leonard
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 16% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
SS#3 Derwin James Jr. Out (hamstring)Next up: Tony Jefferson
FS#2 Elijah MoldenNext up: Genesis Smith
RCB#26 Donte Jackson Out (hamstring)Next up: Deane Leonard
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Broncos lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 6% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
SS#3 Derwin James Jr. Out (hamstring)Next up: Tony Jefferson
FS#2 Elijah MoldenNext up: Genesis Smith
RCB#26 Donte Jackson Out (hamstring)Next up: Deane Leonard
Defense shown in its base front.
Chargers offense vs Broncos defense
Chargers in this game: shotgun 50%, under center 42%, pistol 8% · one back 58%, two backs 33%, empty 9% · motion 80% (66 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Chargers lined him up on most snaps.
LCB#2 Pat Surtain II Out (ankle)Next up: Jahdae Barron
SS#9 Talanoa HufangaNext up: JL Skinner
FS#22 Brandon JonesNext up: Devon Key
RCB#21 Riley Moss Out (ribs)Next up: Kris Abrams-Draine
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Chargers lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
LCB#2 Pat Surtain II Out (ankle)Next up: Jahdae Barron
SS#9 Talanoa HufangaNext up: JL Skinner
FS#22 Brandon JonesNext up: Devon Key
RCB#21 Riley Moss Out (ribs)Next up: Kris Abrams-Draine
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 33% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
LCB#2 Pat Surtain II Out (ankle)Next up: Jahdae Barron
SS#9 Talanoa HufangaNext up: JL Skinner
FS#22 Brandon JonesNext up: Devon Key
RCB#21 Riley Moss Out (ribs)Next up: Kris Abrams-Draine
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Chargers lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 9% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.