Denver Broncos beat Los Angeles Chargers 23-17; Chargers remain winless
The Denver Broncos rallied to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-17 on Oct. 11, 2027, handing Los Angeles its fifth straight loss and leaving the Chargers winless at 0-5, The Associated Press reported. Denver improved to 3-2 with the victory. Wil Lutz made two fourth-quarter field goals to seal the win. Coach Jim Harbaugh said he blamed himself for the loss, according to the AP.
Denver took the early lead when J.K. Dobbins scored on a 2-yard run in the first quarter. Cameron Dicker cut the deficit with a 42-yard field goal for Los Angeles in the second quarter, and Wil Lutz answered with a 34-yard field goal for Denver before halftime. In the third quarter, Justin Herbert threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Hayden Rucci and Imani Vidal added a 42-yard rushing touchdown to give the Chargers a 17-10 advantage. Those third-quarter scores accounted for Los Angeles’ only touchdowns in the game.
Courtland Sutton tied the game with a 5-yard touchdown reception from Bo Nix early in the fourth quarter. Denver’s defense produced a critical stop that set up Lutz’s 19-yard field goal with 5:07 remaining. Lutz then converted a 36-yard field goal with 1:08 left to secure the 23-17 final. The game summary and scoring plays were reported by ESPN and The Associated Press.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Denver’s comeback highlighted the value of reliable kicking and timely defensive stops, as Wil Lutz’s three field goals, including two in the fourth quarter, decided the game. The Chargers scored two third-quarter touchdowns but could not sustain the lead and remain without a victory at 0-5. Jim Harbaugh’s comment that he blamed himself drew attention to Los Angeles’ struggles in late-game situations. The result moves the Broncos to 3-2 and leaves the Chargers searching for their first victory.