NFL Matchup Intelligence
Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers
October 11, 2026 ยท 4:05 PM ET ยท SoFi Stadium
DEN 2-2
ยท
LAC 0-4
Matchup Analysis Automated Analysis
Denver Broncos face Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5 at SoFi Stadium. This early analysis uses the available pregame data; injury reports and market prices can still change before kickoff.
Denver Broncos enter with a 2-2 record across 4 completed games in this competition phase. They average 18.5 points scored and 23.5 allowed.
Los Angeles Chargers enter with a 0-4 record across 4 completed games in this competition phase. They average 16.8 points scored and 26.5 allowed. Their current streak is 4 losses.
The scoring matchup puts Denver Broncosโs 18.5 points per game against a Los Angeles Chargers defense allowing 26.5. In the other direction, Los Angeles Chargers average 16.8 against Denver Broncosโs 23.5 allowed. These season averages provide a broad view of offensive production and defensive results; they do not adjust for opponent strength or establish a specific passing or rushing advantage.
The opening market has Los Angeles Chargers favored by 2.5 points and a total of 44.5 points. These are market expectations, separate from the modelโs projected lean.
Denver Broncos have injury designations to monitor: Pat Bryant (WR) โ Doubtful; Pat Surtain II (CB) โ Doubtful. These designations do not confirm who will start.
Los Angeles Chargers have injury designations to monitor: Joe Alt (OT) โ Questionable; Cam Hart (CB) โ Questionable; Alec Ingold (FB) โ Questionable. These designations do not confirm who will start.
The strongest model adjustments toward Los Angeles Chargers are Home field / environment; Early-down efficiency.
The strongest model adjustments toward Denver Broncos are Record quality; Game-script tendencies.
The current model leans toward DEN at 62.0% estimated win probability. This is a provisional model estimate, not a calibrated guarantee.
- ๐ Record: Denver Broncos 2-2
- ๐ Record: Los Angeles Chargers 0-4
- ๐ Market (opening): Los Angeles Chargers favored by 2.5 points; a total of 44.5 points
- ๐ฎ Projected score: DEN 23, LAC 18
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โ๏ธ Game Edges
Key factors driving this matchup
DENA Record quality +1.0 Very Strong
LAC 0-4 ยท DEN 2-2
LACH Home field / environment +1.0 Moderate
LAC home field | LAC 7 days / DEN 7 days
DENA Game-script tendencies +0.67 Strong
45% neutral pass / 56 plays | 63% / 56
LACH Early-down efficiency +0.61 Moderate
43% / 39% allowed | 38% / 44% allowed
DENA Key injury availability +0.50 Weak
LAC 1 unavailable starters ยท DEN 0
LACH Explosive-play differential +0.46 Moderate
6% / 5% allowed | 5% / 7% allowed
LACH Run-game matchup +0.45 Moderate
LAC 4.3 rush Y/A / 3.8 allowed | DEN 3.6 / 4.8 | PBP 86% stuff avoided | 81% stuff avoided
DENA Recent form +0.45 Moderate
LAC L4 ยท DEN L1
DENA Schedule strength +0.37 Strong
LAC 63% opp wins ยท DEN 81%
DENA Starting QB efficiency +0.33 Weak
Justin Herbert (2026) 59.7% CMP / 6.9 Y/A / 3.4% TD / 5.0% INT / 70.6 RATE ยท Bo Nix (2026) 60.0% CMP / 6.1 Y/A / 3.7% TD / 2.2% INT / 80.4 RATE
DENA Pass defense +0.25 Weak
LAC 6.8 net Y/A / 65.8% CMP / 92.8 RATE | DEN 6.2 / 57.4% / 81.3
DENA OL vs DL matchup +0.17 Weak
LAC OL sack 9.1% / DEF sack 8.1% | DEN 3.6% / 5.4%
LACH Third-down efficiency +0.16 Weak
LAC OFF 34.6% / DEF 36.5% | DEN 39.6% / 47.5% | PBP 69%/30%/32% | 67%/35%/21%
DENA Special teams efficiency +0.09 Weak
LAC FG 75.0% / NET PUNT 42.9 | DEN 71.4% / 47.4
DENA Red-zone TD efficiency +0.08 Weak
58% / 56% allowed | 64% / 50% allowed
DENA Raw scoring differential +0.07 Weak
LAC 16.8 PPG ยท DEN 18.5 PPG | LAC 26.5 PA/G ยท DEN 23.5 PA/G
DENA Turnover differential +0.02 Weak
LAC 2.5 GIVE / 1.8 TAKE | DEN 1.3 / 1.0
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๐ Key Suspects
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NFL model weights are provisional -- see the workspace for the full factor breakdown and history.
NFL model weights are provisional -- see the workspace for the full factor breakdown and history.
NFL model weights are provisional -- see the workspace for the full factor breakdown and history.
NFL model weights are provisional -- see the workspace for the full factor breakdown and history.
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