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The Denver Broncos escaped with a 23-17 comeback win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5, but quarterback Bo Nix remains the issue that could define their season. Nix completed 16 of 27 passes for 123 yards and threw the tying 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Courtland Sutton early in the fourth quarter, yet Denver again needed its defense to create short fields and momentum before the offense could finish drives.
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Locked On Broncos host Cody Roark said Nix appeared to lack confidence for much of the afternoon after a turnover helped Los Angeles take a 17-10 lead late in the third quarter. The offense converted only one of 12 third downs, struggled to establish the run early and produced just enough late execution to cash in on the defense’s field-position advantages.
The sequence that saved the game also showed what Denver needs more regularly. After the defense stopped Justin Herbert on fourth-and-1, Nix led a five-play, 35-yard possession that included a rollout completion to Sutton before finding him for the game-tying score. The Broncos then turned a strip-sack and an interception into two Wil Lutz field goals.
Locked On Broncos co-host Sayre Bedinger argued that Nix does not look like the same quarterback who previously created plays outside the pocket and attacked downfield with confidence. Bedinger also noted the supporting issues around him, including pass protection, drops and inconsistent run blocking, but placed the ultimate offensive responsibility on Nix.
That is the uncomfortable reality behind a 3-2 start. Denver cannot count on three takeaways and multiple short fields every week. Nix’s ability to create efficient offense before the fourth quarter will determine whether this team can turn close wins into a sustainable formula.
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Denver now turns to “Thursday Night Football” against the Seattle Seahawks, with Nix facing a short week to show that the late breakthrough against the Chargers can become a more complete offensive performance.
Broncos News and Notes
– Running back J.K. Dobbins rushed for a season-high 68 yards and scored his first touchdown of the season. His late runs offered the offense a needed complement after a difficult start on the ground.
– Denver forced three takeaways and turned them into 13 points. Zach Allen’s strip-sack of Herbert and Brandon Jones’ fourth-down interception supplied short fields the offense turned into field goals.
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This story was originally published October 11, 2026 at 7:24 PM.