Jim Harbaugh Chargers Broncos Week 6 Game Recap

The Chargers got back in the win column in convincing fashion Sunday with a 23-16 victory over the Broncos.

The Bolts moved to 3-2 on the season and snapped a two-game skid in the process.

Here are five takeaways from Week 6:

The Bolts finally flew home from Denver with a win.

The Chargers jumped on the Broncos early Sunday before holding on late to earn their first win at Mile High since 2018. The Bolts had lost 10 of the past 11 contests in Denver.

For players who have been around a few years, they know how special of a win this is.

“Huge. This is my first win here,” Rashawn Slater said. “Incredible, just feels really good to go to divisional opponents house and beat them there, especially in the altitude.

“If you’re a lineman, you’re worried about it, you’re fat, altitude,” Slater added. “F it, we won.”

The win was also Justin Herbert’s first on the road against the Broncos.

“Yeah, we talked about it,” Herbert said. “It’s been a while since the Chargers have won here.

“We knew it was a tough place to play, awesome atmosphere so we’re just happy to walk away with a win,” Herbert added.

Derwin James, Jr. hadn’t won here since his rookie season.

“Wow, wow. It’s major,” James said. “You all know the division games count plus two. We haven’t won here since 2018, that’s a long time ago. Good to get a win for sure.”

Even Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who traveled to Denver when he played for the Bolts, chimed on on the victory.

“Great and glorious win for the team,” Harbaugh said. “Really proud of our team.”

He later added: “Our guys battled until the end. It’s a tough place to get a win.”

The Bolts came out flying from the start as Elijah Molden intercepted Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix on Denver’s opening possession.

The Chargers kicked a field goal and Denver promptly went three-and-out before Justin Herbert hit rookie Kimani Vidal for a 38-yard touchdown pass and an early 10-0 lead.

The Chargers, who eventually built up a 23-0 lead, held on late to win by a touchdown.

“Huge,” Molden said of the big first-half lead. “Even at the end, we ended up winning by seven. We need all those points.”

The Bolts are now 2-1 in AFC West play and moved into second play in the division.

Next up is a Week 7 road game against the Cardinals on Monday Night Football.