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Broncos rally to beat Chargers 23-17, leaving Los Angeles winless
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-17 after recovering from a 17-10 deficit in the third quarter.
The win moved Denver to 3-2, while the Chargers remained winless at 0-5.
Los Angeles had a chance to keep Denver deep in its own territory, but chose to try for a first down on fourth-and-1 from its own 41-yard line.
Quarterback Justin Herbert was stopped, and Denver scored a touchdown on the drive that followed.
The Broncos then took advantage of a Herbert fumble and an interception to add field goals.
Denver’s offense still struggled, gaining only 95 yards in the second half and converting one of 12 third-down attempts.
The Broncos next play in Seattle on Thursday, while the Chargers visit Kansas City next Sunday.
The Denver Broncos rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-17.
The loss left the Chargers winless at 0-5, while Denver improved to 3-2.
The Chargers led 17-10 entering the fourth quarter after scoring twice in the third.
Denver scored a touchdown and two field goals in the fourth quarter, taking advantage of Chargers turnovers.
Sean Payton returned to calling Denver’s offensive plays, but the offense had limited production.
- Who
- The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers.
- What
- Denver won 23-17, leaving Los Angeles winless at 0-5.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Inglewood, California.
- Why
- Denver capitalized on Chargers mistakes, including a turnover on downs, a fumble and an interception.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The guys compartmentalize things pretty well
It's successful with a win, that's all that matters, we got one in the W column, no matter what's happening
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Payton publicly announced he would take back playcalling duties from offensive coordinator Davis Webb.
The Chargers scored two touchdowns to take a 17-10 lead.
Denver scored a touchdown and two field goals after the Chargers turned the ball over on downs, fumbled and threw an interception.
- Final score
- Broncos 23, Chargers 17
- Denver record
- 3-2
- Los Angeles record
- 0-5
- Fourth-quarter lead
- Chargers led 17-10 entering the quarter
- Denver third downs
- 1-of-12
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