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Chargers Edge Broncos on Walk-Off Field Goal to Start 3-0 and Sweep AFC West Foes

Justin Herbert reached 2,000 career completions and again delivered in the final minutes, as Denver’s late-game execution faltered for a second week.

Broncos vs Chargers - NFL Week 3
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Overview

  • After trailing 20-13 late, Justin Herbert found Keenan Allen for a 20-yard touchdown with 2:44 remaining and then set up Cameron Dicker’s 43-yard game-winner as time expired.
  • Los Angeles moved to 3-0 for the first time since 2002 and completed wins over Kansas City, Las Vegas and Denver to seize early control of the AFC West.
  • Herbert finished 28-of-47 for 300 yards with one touchdown and one interception and became the youngest player to reach 2,000 career completions.
  • Denver sacked Herbert five times and generated heavy pressure, yet fell to 1-2 with a second straight defeat decided by a last-second field goal.
  • Chargers running back Najee Harris left in the first half with a left ankle injury, and rookie Omarion Hampton stepped in with 70 rushing yards and a touchdown plus six catches for 59 yards.