Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos

NFL

Chargers

5-11

9-16

Final

Broncos

8-8

Empower Field at Mile High

TV: DAZN

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Field Goal
Punt
Missed FG
Field Goal
Fumble

Team	1	2	3	4	T
LAC	0	3	3	3	9
DEN	3	10	0	3	16

Who won: Broncos 16-9

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-9 on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High. Jarrett Stidham led the Broncos in passing yards (20/32, 224 YDS, 1 TD). Easton Stick led the Chargers in passing yards (24/38, 220 YDS).

Recap · Dec 31

Stidham uneven in 1st start in place of Wilson as Broncos rely on defense to beat Chargers 16-9

The Denver Broncos got that spark they were looking for with a quarterback switch, from their defense, anyway.

What it means

Chargers 3-5 on the road; Broncos 5-4 at home.
Broncos without Jonathon Cooper (LB), listed out.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 3h ago

Do the Broncos have a reliable No. 1 running back? Sorting Denver's backfield

ESPN · 11h ago

Mike McDaniel acknowledges struggles this season

ESPN · 14h ago

Sean Payton to take over play-calling duties

ESPN · 15h ago

Sean Payton says he's taking over playcalling for Broncos' offense

Preview · 16h ago

Broncos seek first AFC West win as Chargers try to avoid an 0-5 start

ESPN · 17h ago

Chargers OC McDaniel: Calls for firing come 'with the territory'

ESPN · 20h ago

Sources: Sean Payton to expand role in Broncos' playcalling process

ESPN · 20h ago

How will Broncos' 'collaborative' playcalling work?

Injuries and inactives

Chargers4th in AFC West

Brenen Thompson WR
Quadriceps
Questionable
Charlie Kolar TE
Forearm, Surgery, left
Questionable
Joe Alt OT
Neck
Questionable
Kayode Awosika G
Lower Leg
Questionable
Trevor Penning G
Concussion
Questionable

Broncos3rd in AFC West

Jonathon Cooper LB
Personal
Out
Pat Bryant WR
Ankle, Sprain, right
Doubtful
Pat Surtain II CB
Ankle, Sprain
Doubtful
Riley Moss CB
Ribs
Questionable
Jonah Coleman RB
Ankle, Sprain
Injured Reserve

Quarterbacks

Chargers4th in AFC West

Easton Stick QB

Season passing leader · 220 YDS

Broncos3rd in AFC West

Jarrett Stidham QB

Season passing leader · 224 YDS, 1 TD

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Game info

Venue: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO · Grass · Attendance 76,228
Officials: Craig Wrolstad (Referee), Jim Mello (Down Judge), Frank Steratore (Side Judge), Steven Woods (Umpire), Tripp Sutter (Line Judge), Grantis Bell (Back Judge), Jeff Shears (Field Judge)