Broncos beat the Chargers 23-17

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-17 on Sunday, October 11, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

The Broncos led 7-0 after the first quarter, the Broncos led 10-3 after halftime, the Chargers led 17-10 after the third quarter, and the Broncos led 23-17 after the fourth quarter.

With 6:53 left in the first quarter, J.K. Dobbins scored on a 2-yard run, and Wil Lutz kicked the extra point. Denver Broncos led 7-0. With 5:07 left in the fourth quarter, Wil Lutz kicked a 19-yard field goal. Denver Broncos led 20-17. With 1:08 left in the fourth quarter, Wil Lutz kicked a 36-yard field goal. Denver Broncos led 23-17.

Bo Nix finished 16 of 27 for 123 yards, with a touchdown. J.K. Dobbins rushed 18 times for 68 yards and a touchdown. Justin Herbert finished 14 of 24 for 121 yards, with a touchdown and an interception. Kimani Vidal rushed 8 times for 57 yards and a touchdown.

Denver Broncos were favored by 3 points. Broncos covered. The total was 42.5, and the game stayed under.

The Broncos are 3-2. In their last 4 games they beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-17 in Inglewood on October 11, lost to the San Francisco 49ers 14-24 in San Francisco on October 4, beat the Los Angeles Rams 30-26 at home on September 27, and beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-13 at home on September 20.

The Chargers are 0-5. In their last 4 games they lost to the Denver Broncos 17-23 at home on October 11, lost to the Seattle Seahawks 23-30 in Seattle on October 4, lost to the Buffalo Bills 16-24 in Buffalo on September 27, and lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 14-26 at home on September 20.

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