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Broncos Beat Chargers 23-17, End Harbaugh’s Road Slide

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 11:23 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-17 in Week 5.
The win moved Denver to 3-2 and ended a five-game division road losing streak.
Denver’s defense posted five sacks, forced two fumbles and intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter.
The Chargers fell to 0-5, their worst start since 2003.
Coach Jim Harbaugh said the 41-yard fourth-down call was the wrong decision.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 the Denver Broncos, led by John Elway and coach Mike Shanahan, finished 14-2 and won Super Bowl XXXIII 34-19, earning a second straight title. After two early losses, that season set a resilience model. In 2024 the Broncos ended a five-game AFC West road skid with a 23-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, recalling the 1998 comeback.

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Story summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-17 in Week 5.
The win moved Denver to 3-2 and ended a five-game division road losing streak.
Denver’s defense posted five sacks, forced two fumbles and intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter.
The Chargers fell to 0-5, their worst start since 2003.
Coach Jim Harbaugh said the 41-yard fourth-down call was the wrong decision.

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