Final2025 Week 3

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 3 2025

Denver Broncos

Away

20

Los Angeles Chargers

HomeWon

23

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Broncos0710320
Chargers3731023

DEN 20LAC 23 Final

  • Passing leader

    Justin Herbert

    LAC · QB

    15.6PPR pts

    28/47, 300 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Omarion Hampton

    LAC · RB

    24.9PPR pts

    19 ATT, 70 YDS, 1 TD, 6 REC, 59 REC YDS

  • Broncos leader

    Courtland Sutton

    DEN · WR

    23.8PPR pts

    6 REC, 118 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Brandon Jones

    DEN

    1 INT, 11 TKL

Chargers 23, Broncos 20: Los Angeles rallies in the fourth quarter

Los Angeles led 10–7 at halftime to win 23–20. The Chargers finished with a 376–265 edge in total offense.

The Broncos went 2-for-13 on third down, while the Chargers kept the ball for 36:20.

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Key advantages

  • +111 total yards LAC 376 · DEN 265
  • +32% third-down rate LAC 47% · DEN 15%
  • +12:40 time of possession LAC 36:20 · DEN 23:40

Game Highlights

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Why the Chargers Won

Los Angeles won the third-down and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs Chargers
BroncosStatChargers
265Total yards376
15%Third-down conversion47%
23:40Time of possession36:20
Other team stats
5.5Yards per play4.7
48Plays80
0Turnovers2

Scoring Summary

The Chargers scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Broncos scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Broncos vs Chargers
TimeTeamPlayDENLAC
1st quarter
11:54LACCameron Dicker 32-yard FG Takes lead03
2nd quarter
1:53LACOmarion Hampton 3-yard TD run Extends leadCameron Dicker XP010
0:38DENBo Nix → Courtland Sutton, 52-yard TDWil Lutz XP710
3rd quarter
13:40DENJ.K. Dobbins 19-yard TD run Takes leadWil Lutz XP1410
12:02DENWil Lutz 42-yard FG Extends lead1710
5:35LACCameron Dicker 24-yard FG1713
4th quarter
12:21DENWil Lutz 26-yard FG Extends lead2013
2:37LACJustin Herbert → Keenan Allen, 20-yard TD Ties gameCameron Dicker XP2020
0:00LACCameron Dicker 43-yard FG Game winner2023

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Chargers, Week 3 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. Omarion HamptonLACRB24.9 PTSRB4
  2. Courtland SuttonDENWR23.8 PTSWR3
  3. Keenan AllenLACWR19.5 PTSWR12
  4. Justin HerbertLACQB15.6 PTSQB12

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin HerbertLACQB15.6QB1228/473001126076.6Start/Sit →
Bo NixDENQB13.4QB1914/2515310833087.6Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Omarion HamptonLACRB24.9RB4RB1970176590Start/Sit →
Courtland SuttonDENWR23.8WR3WR———861181Start/Sit →
Keenan AllenLACWR19.5WR12WR———117651Start/Sit →
J.K. DobbinsDENRB15.3RB14RB118312100Start/Sit →
Quentin JohnstonLACWR14.9WR22WR———106890Start/Sit →
Oronde GadsdenLACTE9.6TE14TE———75460Start/Sit →
Ladd McConkeyLACWR8.1WR46WR———74410Start/Sit →
RJ HarveyDENRB4.6RB51RB22033140Start/Sit →
Najee HarrisLACRB2.8RB57RB6280————Start/Sit →
Troy FranklinDENWR2.8WR92WR———4280Start/Sit →
Lucas KrullDENTE1.9TE45TE———2190Start/Sit →
Marvin MimsDENWR1.4WR117WR———4140
Tyler ConklinLACTE0.0—TE———2000Start/Sit →
Tucker FiskLACTE0.0—TE———1000
Tre' HarrisLACWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Derius DavisLACWR-1.8—WR120————Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR42 snaps81%
  2. Troy FranklinWR41 snaps79%
  3. J.K. DobbinsRB35 snaps67%
  4. Marvin MimsWR23 snaps44%
  5. Trent SherfieldWR22 snaps42%

Target Share23 targets

  1. Courtland Sutton35%, 8 targets
  2. Marvin Mims17%, 4 targets
  3. Troy Franklin17%, 4 targets
  4. RJ Harvey13%, 3 targets
  5. J.K. Dobbins9%, 2 targets
  6. Other9%, 2 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. J.K. Dobbins52%, 11 carries
  2. Bo Nix38%, 8 carries
  3. RJ Harvey10%, 2 carries

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Ladd McConkeyWR80 snaps93%
  2. Quentin JohnstonWR75 snaps87%
  3. Omarion HamptonRB68 snaps79%
  4. Keenan AllenWR56 snaps65%
  5. Tucker FiskTE29 snaps34%

Target Share46 targets

  1. Keenan Allen24%, 11 targets
  2. Quentin Johnston22%, 10 targets
  3. Ladd McConkey15%, 7 targets
  4. Oronde Gadsden15%, 7 targets
  5. Omarion Hampton15%, 7 targets
  6. Other9%, 4 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. Omarion Hampton68%, 19 carries
  2. Najee Harris21%, 6 carries
  3. Justin Herbert7%, 2 carries
  4. Derius Davis4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Ladd McConkeyLACWR8093%715%0
Quentin JohnstonLACWR7587%1022%0
Courtland SuttonDENWR4281%835%0
Omarion HamptonLACRB6879%715%19
Troy FranklinDENWR4179%417%0
J.K. DobbinsDENRB3567%29%11
Keenan AllenLACWR5665%1124%0
Marvin MimsDENWR2344%417%0
Trent SherfieldDENWR2242%00%0
Lucas KrullDENTE2242%29%0
Adam TrautmanDENTE1937%00%0
Nate AdkinsDENTE1835%00%0
Tucker FiskLACTE2934%12%0
Tre' HarrisLACWR2529%12%0
RJ HarveyDENRB1529%313%2
Tyler ConklinLACTE2226%24%0
Oronde GadsdenLACTE2226%715%0
Pat BryantDENWR1325%00%0
Najee HarrisLACRB1113%00%6
Hassan HaskinsLACRB78%00%0
Derius DavisLACWR78%00%1
Tyler BadieDENRB24%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Omarion HamptonLAC · RB24.924.2+0.779%68% car—01968%715%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB15.622.2−6.6100%47 att—4727%00%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR19.518.8+0.765%24% tgt—000%1124%
Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR14.917.0−2.187%22% tgt—000%1022%
Bo NixDEN · QB13.416.3−2.9100%25 att—25838%00%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR23.813.6+10.281%35% tgt—000%835%
Ladd McConkeyLAC · WR8.111.9−3.893%15% tgt—000%715%
Oronde GadsdenLAC · TE9.611.9−2.326%15% tgt—000%715%
J.K. DobbinsDEN · RB15.310.5+4.867%52% car—01152%29%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR1.46.8−5.444%17% tgt—000%417%
Troy FranklinDEN · WR2.86.8−4.079%17% tgt—000%417%
RJ HarveyDEN · RB4.66.4−1.829%13% tgt—0210%313%
Najee HarrisLAC · RB2.83.9−1.113%21% car—0621%00%
Lucas KrullDEN · TE1.93.4−1.542%9% tgt—000%29%
Tyler ConklinLAC · TE0.03.4−3.426%4% tgt—000%24%
Tre' HarrisLAC · WR0.01.7−1.729%2% tgt—000%12%
Tucker FiskLAC · TE0.01.7−1.734%2% tgt—000%12%
Derius DavisLAC · WR-1.80.6−2.48%4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Broncos 23 targets and 21 carries; Chargers 46 targets and 28 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Bo Nix

DEN · QB · 13.4 pts on 16.3 expected

14 of 25 passing for 153 yards, 1 touchdown; 8 carries for 33 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Bo Nix →

Justin Herbert Unlucky

LAC · QB · 15.6 pts on 22.2 expected

28 of 47 passing for 300 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 2 carries for 6 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 22.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Courtland Sutton Ran hot

DEN · WR · 23.8 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (35% of the team's), 6 catches for 118 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

J.K. Dobbins

DEN · RB · 15.3 pts on 10.5 expected

2 targets (9% of the team's), 1 catch for 0 yards; 11 carries (52% of the team's) for 83 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.5 expected.

Start/Sit: J.K. Dobbins →

Omarion Hampton Strong role

LAC · RB · 24.9 pts on 24.2 expected

7 targets (15% of the team's), 6 catches for 59 yards; 19 carries (68% of the team's) for 70 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 24.2 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (7). Season high in carries (19).

Start/Sit: Omarion Hampton →

Keenan Allen

LAC · WR · 19.5 pts on 18.8 expected

11 targets (24% of the team's), 7 catches for 65 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.8 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (11).

Start/Sit: Keenan Allen →

Marvin Mims Jr. Unlucky

DEN · WR · 1.4 pts on 6.8 expected

4 targets (17% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: J.K. Dobbins played 67% of the snaps, up from a 49% season average.
  • Stock up: Lucas Krull played 42% of the snaps, up from a 22% season average.

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock down: Tyler Conklin played 26% of the snaps, down from a 47% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and Chargers defense
Points allowed toBroncos DChargers D
QBs14.813.5
RBs17.018.6
WRs26.325.7
TEs13.710.5

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as 1%, then rallied to win.

Chargers win probability

Chargers win probability by game minuteChargers started at 50%, stood at 62% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +23Hampton 3-yd TD run62% → 85%Q2 1:53
  2. −23Nix → Sutton, 52-yd TD85% → 62%Q2 0:38
  3. −29Dobbins 19-yd TD run63% → 33%Q3 13:40
  4. +49Herbert → Allen, 20-yd TD1% → 50%Q4 2:37
  5. +50Dicker 43-yd FG50% → >99%Q4 0:00

Swing in Chargers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs Chargers
Denver BroncosMeasureLos Angeles Chargers
48Plays80
56%Pass rate65%
5.4Yds / dropback5.2
5.6Yds / carry3.8
2/13Third downs8/17

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 32 more plays than Denver.

  • Top targets
  • DEN Sutton 35% · Mims 17% · Franklin 17%
  • LAC Allen 24% · Johnston 22% · McConkey 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs Chargers
ResultDENLAC
Touchdowns22
Field goals23
Punts75
Turnovers02

DEN turnover edge: +2

  • The Chargers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 56-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Chargers drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 24 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LACQ1 15:008563:06Field goal
DENQ1 11:54371:38Punt
LACQ1 10:167183:21Punt
DENQ1 6:553-12:07Punt
LACQ1 4:483-82:13Punt
DENQ1 2:353-20:55Punt
LACQ1 1:4012616:17Interception
DENQ2 10:237284:33Punt
LACQ2 5:509543:57Touchdown
DENQ2 1:537721:15Touchdown
LACQ2 0:38310:34Punt
DENQ2 0:041-10:04End of half
DENQ3 15:003661:20Touchdown
LACQ3 13:40000:08Fumble
DENQ3 13:32461:30Field goal
LACQ3 12:0214696:27Field goal
DENQ3 5:35311:57Punt
LACQ3 3:38351:27Punt
DENQ3 2:1110514:50Field goal
LACQ4 12:219374:36Punt
DENQ4 7:45392:37Punt
LACQ4 5:087762:31Touchdown
DENQ4 2:37300:54Punt
LACQ4 1:438431:43Field goal
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Broncos vs Chargers Head-to-Head

The Broncos and Chargers first met in 1960 and have played 133 times since. They have been AFC West rivals since 1970.

All-time series
74–58–1Broncos lead, 133 meetings since 1960
Postseason
1–0Broncos won in 2013
Largest Broncos win
38–31997
Largest Chargers win
41–32007

Since 2021

5–5 Series tied

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Broncos win, C = Chargers win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 5 Broncos at Chargers Upcoming
  • Week 18 Chargers at Broncos Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Broncos vs Chargers
BroncosStatChargers
14-3Record11-6
23.6Points per game21.6
342.6Yards per game333.8
5.3Yards per play5.2
18.3Points allowed per game20.0
278.2Yards allowed per game285.2

Broncos vs Chargers Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 5 in Los Angeles and Week 18 in Denver. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Broncos vs Chargers Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Broncos vs Chargers Week 3 game?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 23–20 in Week 3 of the 2025 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on September 21, 2025. See the Chargers' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs Chargers?

The final score was Chargers 23, Broncos 20. The Chargers led 10–7 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 13, Chargers 13.

What happened in the Broncos vs Chargers game?

Los Angeles led 10–7 at halftime to win 23–20. The Chargers finished with a 376–265 edge in total offense. Omarion Hampton led all players with 6 catches for 59 yards, plus 19 carries for 70 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Chargers committed 2 turnovers, the Broncos none.

What was the game-winning score in Broncos vs Chargers?

Cameron Dicker's 43-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Chargers a 23–20 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Chargers?

Omarion Hampton led the game with 24.9 PPR fantasy points, the RB4 of Week 3, on 6 catches for 59 yards, plus 19 carries for 70 rushing yards and a touchdown. Courtland Sutton was next with 23.8 (WR3). See Omarion Hampton's 2025 game log.

Who led Broncos vs Chargers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 28 of 47 for 300 yards, a touchdown and an interception. J.K. Dobbins (DEN) led in rushing with 11 carries for 83 yards and a touchdown. Courtland Sutton (DEN) led in receiving with 6 catches for 118 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Omarion Hampton score against the Broncos?

Omarion Hampton scored 24.9 points in PPR leagues, 21.9 in half-PPR and 18.9 in standard scoring against the Broncos in Week 3 of the 2025 season, on 6 catches for 59 yards, plus 19 carries for 70 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 68% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Chargers?

Courtland Sutton outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 23.8 PPR points on 13.6 xFP (+10.2). Justin Herbert fell furthest short, with 15.6 points on 22.2 xFP (−6.6). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Chargers?

Omarion Hampton had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 24.2 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 24.9. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Chargers come back to beat the Broncos?

The Chargers' chances of winning fell as low as 1% in the fourth quarter. Cameron Dicker's 43-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Cameron Dicker's 43-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Broncos vs Chargers?

The Broncos won the turnover battle 2–0: the Chargers gave the ball away 2 times and the Broncos not at all. The Chargers won the game anyway.

What was the turning point of Broncos vs Chargers?

Cameron Dicker's 43-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Chargers' win probability from 50% to >99%.

What is the all-time Broncos vs Chargers record?

The Broncos lead the all-time series 74–58–1 across 133 meetings since 1960, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Broncos and Chargers last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2025, they last met in the 2024 season on December 19, 2024, when the Chargers beat the Broncos 34–27.

Have the Broncos and Chargers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2013 playoffs. The Broncos are 1–0 against the Chargers in the postseason.