Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos NFL Week 5 Live Updates, Highlights, and Analysis

Broncos 23, Chargers 17

The Denver Broncos' defense seals the win with another sack-fumble on Justin Herbert.

The Chargers entered this game with four rookies on the offensive line, and it showed up in pass protection as the Broncos harassed Herbert for four quarters.

Herbert isn't blameless; he failed to protect the football on multiple occasions, and the Chargers are 0-5. No team in NFL history has made the playoffs after a 0-5 start.

The Broncos earned a tough, gritty, gutsy win that required all three phases. Bo Nix needs to improve if the team wants to turn this season around and return to the playoffs. They are now 3-2, with hopes of stacking wins going forward.

Justin Herbert receives a ton of grace because of injuries to the Chargers' offensive line and wide receivers. He's facing a defense missing its top two cornerbacks, including a former Defensive Player of the Year. This interception CANNOT happen!

Justin Herbert gifts the Denver Broncos yet another short field after attempting to channel his inner Superman. He should've let the play die and taken the sack; instead, he fumbled. SMH

Bo Nix takes advantage of the short field, tying the game with this touchdown pass.

You have the lead against a struggling Broncos offense, and this is the play call? Wow

Justin Herbert takes a sack after turning down the opportunity to tuck the ball and run for a first down. He got up and limped to the sideline. Situation to watch closely.

As this game has progressed, the Broncos' offense has turned into Casper the friendly ghost and completely disappeared.

Kimani Vidal would NOT be denied on this touchdown run.

It's time to question whether Bo Nix feels comfortable after recovering from the fractured ankle.

Justin Herbert used his legs and arms to lead the Chargers down the field. He capped off the drive with a touchdown pass to Hayden Rucci. Tied ballgame.

The Chargers may need more Herbert scrambles to help the offense.

Veteran outside linebacker Bud Dupree is questionable to return with a neck injury.

At the half, Bo Nix is 10-of-16 for 82 yards and 0 touchdowns. While, Justin Herbert is 6-of-10 for 50 yards and 0 touchdowns. Someone do something, please!

Bo Nix holds the football way too long, and Akheem Mesidor makes him pay.

The Broncos drove downfield but settled for a field goal. Is it great defense or poor offensive execution?

The Chargers should do their best to pepper 2nd-year wideout Tre Harris with targets.

Sadly, this game is not offensive.

Chargers' offensive line woes bite them again!

On 3rd-and-2, Herbert launched a deep ball instead of running for a first down.

The Broncos hand off to J.K. Dobbins for the first score of the game.

After the fumble, the Broncos' passing offense capitalizes on the turnover with an explosive play to Evan Engram.

TE Charlie Kolar fumbles, giving the ball right back to the Broncos.

The most successful opening drive ended in a punt.

I believe everyone in the world knows what the Chargers MUST do: protect their franchise quarterback. No long analysis needed; do the obvious for once.

The Denver Broncos need to establish a consistent, effective rushing attack. Currently, they rank 29th in the league, averaging a pedestrian 81.3 rushing yards per game. This will take pressure off Bo Nix and the passing attack.

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