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Broncos rally late for 23-17 win, send Chargers to 0-5

The Denver Broncos staged a late fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers 23–17, improving to 3–2 on the season while extending the Chargers’ winless streak to 0–5. Despite offensive struggles—including just 95 yards in the second half and a 1-of-12 performance on third downs—the Broncos capitalized on multiple Chargers turnovers, including a fumble by quarterback Justin Herbert and a pick-six by safety Brandon Jones.

The Chargers, who led 17–10 midway through the third quarter, saw their momentum stall after Jim Harbaugh’s decision to go for it on fourth-and-1 from their own 41-yard line backfired, leading to a Denver touchdown. Herbert’s nine turnovers this season underscored the Chargers’ ongoing offensive woes, while the Broncos’ defense—led by defensive lineman D.J.

Jones—applied relentless pressure. With Sean Payton now calling plays again, the Broncos face a short week before a tough road test against the 5–0 Kansas City Chiefs next Sunday.

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