Broncos-Chargers Week 5: Viewing Guide for AFC West Clash
Denver visits the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC West game at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. The Broncos are 2-2 after Sean Payton reclaimed play-calling duties, while the 0-4 Chargers are seeking their first win. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. PDT and will air on CBS.
Denver enters this AFC West matchup at 2-2 after Sean Payton took back play-calling from offensive coordinator Davis Webb. The Chargers are 0-4 and still looking for their first victory. Payton has gone 1-5 against Los Angeles since joining Denver in 2023, and the Broncos have not yet won at SoFi Stadium.
Denver will wear Summit White jerseys and pants. Cornerbacks Patrick Surtain II and Riley Moss are out; the Broncos elevated rookies Brent Austin and Sean Fresch Jr. from the practice squad, and both could make their NFL debuts. Kickoff is 1:05 p.m. PDT on CBS.
A Week 5 NFL matchup may draw local fans, fantasy football participants, sports bettors, and Southern California businesses near SoFi Stadium. A Broncos win could steady Denver’s season and Payton’s play-calling change; a Chargers victory could energize a winless team and its fan base. Broadcast and streaming access may shape how audiences follow the game, while injuries to Denver’s secondary could affect on-field performance and viewer interest.