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Bo Nix admits ‘little subtle piece’ Broncos are still trying to fix

The Denver Broncos kept the Los Angeles Chargers winless, escaping with a come-from-behind win, 23-17, at SoFi Stadium. The Broncos needed a key defensive stop and back-to-back field goals from kicker Wil Lutz, which capped off a 13-o run, to complete the hard-earned victory and improve to 3-2.

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Broncos Rally Late to Beat Chargers 23-17 in AFC West Showdown

The Denver Broncos delivered a clutch fourth quarter performance Sunday, rallying past the Los Angeles Chargers for a 23-17 victory at SoFi Stadium. Denver scored 13 unanswered points in the final quarter, turning a seven point deficit into a crucial AFC West win.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 12

Sean Payton Had One Strong Message for Bo Nix After Broncos Beat Chargers

Sean Payton's return to calling the plays didn't result in an offensive revival , but the Denver Broncos did beat the Los Angeles Chargers on the road, 23-17.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 11

Broncos’ JK Dobbins can’t be happier about Sean Payton calling plays again

The Denver Broncos bounced back from their Week 4 loss by securing a 23-17 win over Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers. However, beyond the much-needed win, Denver running back JK Dobbins was particularly pleased to see head coach Sean Payton return to calling the offensive plays.

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The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

In NFL history, a quarterback has rushed for eight or more touchdowns in a season 38 times. How many of the 38 can you name in five minutes?

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 11

Broncos' Biggest Winners & Losers in 23-17 Victory Over Chargers

A win is a win. But the Denver Broncos' 23-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers was about as ugly as it gets . The Broncos' defense did the heavy lifting, while the offense stunk up the joint for most of the game.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

J.K. Dobbins News / Athlon Sports / October 11

J.K. Dobbins Burned His Old Team Late, and 3 Other Takeaways From Broncos' Win Over Chargers

J.K. Dobbins carried the ball on every snap of the Denver Broncos’ final drive Sunday, and the Los Angeles Chargers, the team he ran for in 2024, could not stop him.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 11

3 Alarming Takeaways From Broncos' 23-17 Win Over Chargers

It was frustrating, but the “Heart Attack Horsies” struck again, as the Denver Broncos managed to hold off the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium , 23-17. Bolstered by an incredible defensive showing against a battered Chargers offense, Denver managed to sneak its way to a 3-2 start and keep pace in the AFC West.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 11

Jim Harbaugh shares hopeless message as Chargers fall to 0-5

Harbaugh spoke after the game and was asked what his message is to his team right now. His answer will not inspire any confidence in fans that there is any hope of a turnaround this season.

Broncos stymie Justin Herbert, rally to keep Chargers winless

NFL Week 5 winners, losers: Drake Maye continues surge, NFC East takes more hits

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Sean Payton News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Sean Payton's Play-Calling Return Produced 224 Yards, and the Broncos Can't Call That a Fix

The scoreboard at SoFi Stadium was kinder to Sean Payton than the stat sheet. The Denver Broncos beat the winless Los Angeles Chargers 23-17 on Sunday in his first game calling plays since he took the job back from Davis Webb, and the offense gained 224 yards.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 11

Herbert's regression continues with another ugly fourth quarter

Justin Herbert's concerning regression continues with another ugly fourth quarter

After their 23-17 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, the Los Angeles Chargers have a lot of problems. Herbert is not only one of them, but he is starting to climb to the top of the list.

Jim Harbaugh shares hopeless message as Chargers fall to 0-5

Broncos stymie Justin Herbert, rally to keep Chargers winless

The 'Active 3-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Nik Bonitto, Bo Nix Among 3 Winners and 2 Losers in Broncos Win Over Chargers

Nik Bonitto spent the first month of the season getting close to quarterbacks without bringing them down, and the Denver Broncos needed that to change on Sunday.

Bo Nix News / Athlon Sports / October 11

NFL to Give Out Punishment Decision After Chargers, Bo Nix Incident

Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos walked out of SoFi Stadium with a 23-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, and they did it in a game where Sean Payton handled the play-calling for the first time this NFL season.

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Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / October 11

'Absolutely awful' – Broncos’ offensive issues come under scrutiny after Week 4

The Denver Broncos and quarterback Bo Nix face tough questions about the team’s offense after a 24–14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4. Their ground game struggled to gain traction, while the passing attack faced problems against defensive pressure.

Quinn Meinerz News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Broncos Lineman Fined by NFL Ahead of Week 5 Matchup With Chargers

Denver Broncos offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz has reportedly been fined approximately $15,000 by the NFL for posting an image of a drug-testing notification on social media.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 11

3 Reasons the Broncos Will Beat the Chargers, and 2 Reasons They Won't

Four of the last five meetings between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers were one-possession games, so the gap between a 2-2 team and a 0-4 team may not mean much once the ball is kicked.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 11

5 Dream Trades That Could Transform the Broncos

NFL trade rumors usually don't heat up for another couple of weeks when we draw closer to the trade deadline on November 10. And yet, this week alone, we've seen Philadelphia Eagles center offensive lineman Cam Jurgens traded and possibly Arizona Cardinals wideout Marvin Harrison Jr .

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 11

Chargers' Strengths Are Clear, but Broncos Can Exploit These Flaws

The Los Angeles Chargers may be winless, but they still have plenty of talent. However, the Chargers also have glaring holes that should be easy to attack.

R.J. Harvey News / Athlon Sports / October 11

RJ Harvey vs. Chargers Week 5: Three Expectations for Broncos RB

Bo Nix was asked this week why he is not running more, and the Denver Broncos quarterback answered with a question about RJ Harvey. “Y’all want me with the ball or RJ (Harvey) with the ball?” Nix asked reporters Wednesday, four days before a trip to face the Los Angeles Chargers.

Sean Payton News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 10

Broncos vs. Chargers: How to Watch or Stream Sunday's AFC West Showdown

It's been a wild week at Denver Broncos HQ. Losses in the Sean Payton era are few and far between, so last week's defeat was enough on its own to create some drama as the Broncos fell to 2-2.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 10

Broncos Make Two Telling Roster Moves Ahead of Chargers Showdown

The Denver Broncos are uncomfortably short on cornerbacks. With starting cornerback duo Patrick Surtain II (ankle) and Riley Moss (ribs) ruled out of Sunday's road game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Broncos have three remaining cover corners on the active roster.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / October 9

Broncos To Move WR Pat Bryant To IR

Although Pat Bryant is believed to have avoided the worst-case scenario, the Broncos wide receiver will still miss extensive time due to the ankle injury he sustained in Week 4.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 8