The Denver Broncos need this win against the Los Angeles Chargers today in order to keep pace with the rest of the AFC West. The Chargers are dealing with a ton of injuries and are nowhere near full strength on either side of the ball. Denver has to come out and put up a lead early and let their pass rush pin their ears back in this game.
Kickoff is set for 2:05 p.m. Mile High time on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. You can watch the live stream of the game through FuboTV or on CBS. The game will be called by Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Ross Tucker (analyst), and Evan Washburn (sideline). You can also check local Broncos radio network affiliate stations.
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Broncos vs. Chargers score predictions
The Broncos should obliterate the Chargers this weekend. They are down nearly every starter on the offensive line and are missing guys all up and down that roster heading into this game. There is no reason why they shouldn’t feast on Justin Herbert’s dropbacks. Which means this game is going to be way too close for comfort and we’re going to have anxiety all the way down to the final minutes of the game where I still think Denver comes out with the win — if barely.
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Broncos vs. Chargers live updates
📺: @CBSSports / @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/kfAnTNyOOx
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 11, 2026
Broncos lose the coin toss as they call tails. Chargers defer. Broncos ball first
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 11, 2026
3rd and 8..
First down LJH!!
Sean Payton is calling plays and LJH is getting targets
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
We’ll take that‼️
📺: @CBSSports / @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/CN2b2nt8IQ
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 11, 2026
NIX DEEP TO ENGRAM! pic.twitter.com/LCFIMv7Q9m
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
TOUCHDOWN JK DOBBINS pic.twitter.com/qlGyPr2PfL
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
4.28 seconds of hang time for Jeremy Crawshaw on his second punt of the day. A 1-yard return as JL Skinner comes roaring downfield for the stop. 50 yards gross, 49 net.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 11, 2026
NIK BONITTO SACK 💪 pic.twitter.com/QOmQenMNow
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
Broncos vs. Chargers first quarter recap https://t.co/WM61y2RLZ6
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
A 10-play, 33-yard drive gets the Chargers on the board, but Denver’s defense buckled down when LA got in scoring range.
The Broncos have allowed the Chargers to convert just 1-of-5 third downs.
Broncos 7, Chargers 3.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) October 11, 2026
My estimate of the crowd today:
55 percent Broncos fans
30 percent Chargers fans
15 percent no-shows— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 11, 2026
3rd and 1..
A toss to Dobbins looks JUST short. We’ll see, yeah, it’s 4th and inches.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
Call STANDS
Broncos first down!
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
Harbaugh is challenging the play and believes the pass was tipped.
Looks like it may have brushed the arm of the Chargers DL
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
Ruling on the field STANDS. Looked like it hit the DLs arm but Chargers are now out of challenges
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
Wil Lutz boots a 34-yard FG for 10-3 Broncos lead
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) October 11, 2026
Bo Nix underthrows Jaylen Waddle, who works back to the ball and draws a 37-yard DPI penalty. Chargers penalties one of the best ways for Denver to move the ball and keep drives alive today.
— Jon Heath (@ByJonHeath) October 11, 2026
Nix sacked AND FUMBLE but Broncos recover
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
Bo Nix at half:
10/16
82 yards
75.5 passer rating pic.twitter.com/cMl8XeaXaW— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) October 11, 2026
3rd and 15..
Damn, Chargers convert on 3rd and long..
Can’t have that. Singleton missed on the tackle.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
Justin Herbert out here juking defenders 😮💨@DENvsLAC on CBS/Paramount+
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/7KSS991cSb— NFL (@NFL) October 11, 2026
3rd and 7..
Herbert keeps it and gets a big gain to make it 1st and goal
Damnit
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
Herbert showing off the wheels 🏃@DENvsLAC on CBS/Paramount+
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/8dwT8Zh8ep— NFL (@NFL) October 11, 2026
3rd and 6..
Pressure gets to Nix immediately and they’re flagged for holding, which is declined.
Broncos punt
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
The offensive line gave up immediate pressure there. This “top ranked unit” needs to play better.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
This was almost a safety 😳@DENvsLAC on CBS/Paramount+
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/JL9lWygi7x— NFL (@NFL) October 11, 2026
Broncos secondary right now:
Brandon Jones
Kris Abrams-Draine
Ja’Quan McMillian
Devon Key
Jahdae Barron— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) October 11, 2026
Kimani Vidal just did what Omarion Hampton couldn’t
create on the edge
40 yard TD
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) October 11, 2026
Kimani Vidal with the 42-yard TD run 🏃@DENvsLAC on CBS/Paramount+
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/oWVJwoYm5a— NFL (@NFL) October 11, 2026
This would be one of the worst losses of the Sean Payton era if they cannot complete the comeback.
Chargers are decimated on both sides of the ball and you’re losing 17-10 to an 0-4 team.
Unacceptable. Show some life.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
Another three-and-out.
Five of nine Broncos drives have failed to generate a first down.
Jeremy Crawshaw, 4.75 seconds of hang time, by the way. 49 yards net and gross. “Gross” also describes the Broncos offense since halftime so far.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 11, 2026
3rd and 5..
BONITTO SACK
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
Nik Bonitto chases down Justin Herbert to get the sack 💪@DENvsLAC on CBS/Paramount+
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/aAKporoasY— NFL (@NFL) October 11, 2026
Marvin Mims Jr with a HUGE punt return.
Broncos in FG range already. Looking for a TD.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) October 11, 2026
Wil Lutz is NO GOOD from 42 yards
Horrible
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
One of the times Jaylen Waddle has shown his frustration throughout the game. pic.twitter.com/JRZ8FcMkAP
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) October 11, 2026
QUE ROBINSON STOPS JUSTIN HERBERT ON 4TH DOWN pic.twitter.com/fqaxPoFDpl
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
And the Broncos cash in. Both touchdown drives today begin in Chargers territory, with that one ending in a scoring strike to Courtland Sutton. Lutz hits the PAT to tie the game at 17-apiece with 8:53 left.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 11, 2026
TOUCHDOWN COURTLAND SUTTON
Broncos tie the game 💪 pic.twitter.com/mEI3dijXV1
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
Take the points and let the defense continue to dominate against a decimated Chargers offense
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
DJ JONES SACK
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
Brandon Jones read this like a book pic.twitter.com/UdVoQr6wwS
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) October 11, 2026
Broncos take the delay of game on purpose? I don’t understand
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 11, 2026
Wil Lutz is GOOD.
Broncos extend their lead over the Chargers to 23-17.
Chargers will get one last shot with 1:09 left in the game.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) October 11, 2026
Chargers will have one final shot at a Hail Mary to win.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) October 11, 2026