PHOTOS: Denver Broncos fall to Los Angeles Chargers 23-16 in NFL Week 6

Quentin Johnston (1) of the Los Angeles Chargers stiff arms Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos is sacked by Junior Colson (25) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter of the Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos cheerleaders lead the team onto the field before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Cornerback Tremon Smith (1) of the Denver Broncos gets hyped the first quarter at against the Los Angeles Chargers Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos warms up before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) and Jarrett Stidham (8) of the Denver Broncos run onto the field before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos runs the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Elijah Molden (22) of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates his intercetpion on a ball throwb by Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos with teammate Tarheeb Still (29) as Lil’Jordan Humphrey (84) walks towards the bench during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos fires an interception to Elijah Molden (22) of the Los Angeles Chargers as Morgan Fox (56) pressures during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos lies on the grass after hitting the back of his head on the field during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos walks to the bench after hitting the back of his head on the field during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos spins away from pressure applied by Khalil Mack (52) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Brandon Jones (22) of the Denver Broncos tackles J.K. Dobbins (27) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Riley Moss (21) and P.J. Locke (6) of the Denver Broncos make a stop on a run after catch by Quentin Johnston (1) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Brandon Jones (22) of the Denver Broncos drags down Quentin Johnston (1) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph watch the action during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kimani Vidal (30) of the Los Angeles Chargers crosses the goaline after beating Cody Barton (55) and P.J. Locke (6) of the Denver Broncos on a pass reception from Justin Herbert (10) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Justin Herbert (10) and Kimani Vidal (30) of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrate their pass and catch touchdown connection during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Ja’Quan McMillian (29), Malcolm Roach (97) and Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos prepare for the Los Angeles Chargers offense during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Justin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers eveades a sack attempt by John Franklin-Myers (98) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scrambles against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos gets a pass off as Teair Tart (90) of the Los Angeles Chargers drags him down during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Tarheeb Still (29) of the Los Angeles Chargers breaks up a deep pass from Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos intended for Marvin Mims Jr. (19) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Justin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers fires a pass against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

A flag for pass interference flies in as Ja’Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos and Joshua Palmer (5) of the Los Angeles Chargers react during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Quentin Johnston (1) of the Los Angeles Chargers pops Levi Wallace (39) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh works the game during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

J.K. Dobbins (27) of the Los Angeles Chargers reaches across the goal line for a touchdown as Levi Wallace (39) of the Denver Broncos wraps him up during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Quarterback Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos huddles with teammates on the field before a play during the third quarter of the Denver Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 13, 2024. The Denver Broncos lost 23-16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Quarterback Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos looks to pass as offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) protects him from behind during the third quarter of the Denver Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 13, 2024. The Denver Broncos lost 23-16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Quarterback Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos is able to evade a sack by linebacker Bud Dupree (48) of the Los Angeles Chargers early in the third quarter during the second half of the Denver Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 13, 2024. The Denver Broncos lost 23-16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Quarterback Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos gains a first down after evading a tackle by linebacker Bud Dupree (48), not pictured, and outrunning linebacker Daiyan Henley (0) of the Los Angeles Chargers early in the third quarter during the second half of the Denver Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 13, 2024. The Denver Broncos lost 23-16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Quarterback Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos gets tackled by linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu (45) of the Los Angeles Chargers in the third quarter of the Denver Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 13, 2024. The Denver Broncos lost 23-16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Ladd McConkey (15) of the Los Angeles Chargers sheds a tackle attempt by Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter of the Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton looks over plays from the sidelines during the third quarter of the Denver Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 13, 2024. The Denver Broncos lost 23-16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos is flushed from the pocket during the third quarter of the Los Angeles Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos huddles the offensive unit during the third quarter of the Los Angeles Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Riley Dixon (9) of the Denver Broncos punts during the third quarter of the Los Angeles Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for Ladd McConkey (15) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter of the Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos narrowly avoids being sacked in his own end zone by Bud Dupree (48) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter of the Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Devaughn Vele (17) of the Denver Broncos fights for extra yards as Alohi Gilman (32), Tarheeb Still (29) and Daiyan Henley (0) of the Los Angeles Chargers make a stop during the fourth quarter of the Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Troy Franklin (16) of the Denver Broncos catches a touchdown pass from Bo Nix (10) as Derwin James Jr. (3) of the Los Angeles Chargers defends during the fourth quarter of the Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Justin Strnad (40) of the Denver Broncos celebreates sacking Justin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos hauls in a touchdown reception as Tarheeb Still (29) of the Los Angeles Chargers defends during the fourth quarter of the Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos hauls in a touchdown reception as Tarheeb Still (29) of the Los Angeles Chargers defends during the fourth quarter of the Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a one handed touchdown while staying out of the grasps of cornerback Tarheeb Still (29) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the Denver Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 13, 2024. The touchdown wasn’t enough for the Broncos to win the game. The Denver Broncos took on the Las Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) holds the ball up in the air while his teammate wide receiver Troy Franklin (16), right, reacts to officials saying his fourth quarter touchdown was good during the Denver Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 13, 2024. The touchdown was good but it wasn’t enough for the Broncos to win the game. The Denver Broncos took on the Las Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Quarterback Justin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers gets sacked in the fourth quarter of the Denver Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 13, 2024. The Denver Broncos lost 23-16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Fans hold up signs during the fourth quarter of the Denver Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 13, 2024. The Denver Broncos lost 23-16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Quarterback Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos gains six yards on a fourth and one play to get a crucial first down in the fourth quarter before being pushed out of bounds by linebacker Junior Colson (25) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of the Denver Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 13, 2024. The Denver Broncos lost 23-16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Devaughn Vele (17) of the Denver Broncos fights for extra yards as Elijah Molden (22) of the Los Angeles Chargers makes the stop during the fourth quarter of the Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos pumps and runs as Junior Colson (25) of the Los Angeles Chargers pursues during the fourth quarter of the Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Quarterback Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos is sacked by safety Alohi Gilman (32) and cornerback Elijah Molden (22), right, of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the Denver Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 13, 2024. The Denver Broncos lost 23-16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Malcolm Roach (97) and Eyioma Uwazurike (96) of the Denver Broncos celebrate a fumble recovery that would be called back after a defensive holding call on Levi Wallace (39) during the fourth quarter of the Los Anglees Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Quarterback Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos evades a tackle by linebacker Khalil Mack (52) of the Los Angeles Chargers as he scrambles to make a pass during the fourth quarter of the Denver Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 13, 2024. The Denver Broncos lost 23-16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Eric Tomlinson (83) of the Los Angeles Chargers pushes Tremon Smith (1) of the Denver Broncos out of bounds as Wil Lutz (3) attempts an onside kick during the fourth quarter of the Chargers’ 23-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Quarterback Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos looks up at the scoreboard as he leaves the field after the Denver Broncos loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 13, 2024. The Denver Broncos lost 23-16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)