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The Chargers face a 0-5 start to their season as they prepare for a home game against the Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Denver fans outnumbered local supporters, filling the venue with orange apparel rather than the usual powder blue of the Chargers’ fanbase. The team is struggling without key players: Rashawn Slater is out for four games due to ankle surgery, Joe Alt is dealing with a neck injury, and Quentin Johnston is sidelined with a chest injury.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-11, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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The Denver Broncos (2-2) face the struggling Los Angeles Chargers (0-4) in an AFC West showdown at SoFi Stadium on October 11, aiming for their first division win of the season and to avoid a 0-5 start for the Chargers. The Chargers have been hit hard by injuries, with Pro Bowl tackle Rashawn Slater out indefinitely and rookie linemen trying to protect quarterback Justin Herbert. Meanwhile, the Broncos' offense has underperformed, ranking 27th in both scoring and total yards per game, leading coach Sean Payton to reclaim play-calling duties. Oddsmakers favor Denver by 3.5 points despite their own defensive challenges, including injuries to top cornerbacks Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss. The game is seen as a crucial opportunity for both teams to turn around their fortunes in a difficult start to the season.

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Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston was also sidelined with a chest injury, so the offense is especially short-handed as Herbert and Mike McDaniel attempt to orchestrate a cohesive performance Sunday.

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Chargers endure more embarrassment as Broncos fans pack SoFi Stadium · assertive framing

The Chargers are staring at an a 0-5 record to start the season. asserted

Chargers → star → season

It appears the fanbase knows it as Sunday’s home game against the Broncos was filled with a crowd of Denver fans. asserted

game → appear → fans

Through four weeks of the season, the Chargers haven’t won a game in 2026. asserted

Chargers → win → 2026

Week 5 presents another opportunity for the struggling squad, but the divisional showdown will be anything but easy. asserted

showdown → present → squad

The Chargers haven’t found their stride, but they’ll have to try to find some rhythm Sunday against Denver without several key players. asserted

they → find → players

Rashawn Slater underwent ankle surgery last week and has been placed on injured reserve. asserted

Slater → undergo → reserve

The Pro Bowl offensive tackle is set to miss at the next four games. asserted

tackle → set → games

Offensive tackle Joe Alt is dealing with a neck injury, leaving quarterback Justin Herbert with several inexperience lineman against the Chargers’ AFC West rivals. asserted

Alt → deal → rivals

Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston was also sidelined with a chest injury, so the offense is especially short-handed as Herbert and Mike McDaniel attempt to orchestrate a cohesive performance Sunday. asserted

Herbert → sideline → performance

Chargers fans appear to be fed up as the 1:05 p.m. PT home game was filled with a crowd of orange. asserted

game → appear → orange

Chargers endure more embarrassment as Broncos fans pack SoFi Stadium

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