Broncos hang on for ugly 23-17 win over Chargers
The Broncos hung on for an ugly 23-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday afternoon.
The Denver Broncos secured a 23-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in an intense Week 5 matchup at SoFi Stadium. The game, held on Sunday afternoon, saw the Broncos start strong with a touchdown following a forced fumble by safety Talanoa Hufanga. Quarterback Bo Nix scored the opening points with a 34-yard pass to tight end Evan Engram.
Despite the Chargers' field goals, Denver maintained a narrow lead early on. In the third quarter, the Chargers tied the game with a touchdown pass from Justin Herbert to Hayden Rucci. The Broncos rallied in the fourth quarter, capitalizing on a Chargers fumble to regain control. Quarterback Nix then connected with Courtland Sutton for a five-yard touchdown pass, tying the game at 17-17.
With just over a minute left, the Broncos' defense intercepted a pass by Justin Herbert, leading to a successful 19-yard field goal by kicker Wil Lutz, cementing their 23-17 win.
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