The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-4, down both starting tackles, and running out of reasons for optimism. Justin Herbert has survived four weeks behind a patchwork line, but Joe Alt is out and Rashawn Slater is on IR, leaving the two best linemen in front of him gone at the same time. Jim Harbaugh's team hosts the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 4:05 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium. Kalshi traders have the Broncos at 63% to make it five straight losses for Los Angeles.
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When and where do the Broncos play the Chargers in Week 5 of the 2026 season?
The Broncos and Chargers kick off Week 5 on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 4:05 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Who is favored to win the Broncos vs. Chargers Week 5 game?
Denver is the favorite, and Kalshi traders have the Broncos at 63% to win. The Broncos went 14-3 and won the AFC West in 2025, and they are 2-2 under head coach Sean Payton with Bo Nix at quarterback. As of this writing, cornerbacks Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss are out, and receiver Pat Bryant is on injured reserve.
As of this writing, cornerbacks Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss are out, and receiver Pat Bryant is on injured reserve.
The Chargers are 0-4 under head coach Jim Harbaugh with Justin Herbert at quarterback. Los Angeles went 11-6 in 2025 and lost to the Seahawks in Week 4.
As of this writing, tackle Joe Alt, safety Derwin James, receivers Quentin Johnston and Brenen Thompson, cornerback Donte Jackson and linemen Kayode Awosika and Trevor Penning are out, and backup quarterback Trey Lance is doubtful. Receiver Ladd McConkey, tight end Charlie Kolar and cornerback Rodney Shelley are among the questionable players, and tackle Rashawn Slater was placed on injured reserve after ankle surgery.
Kalshi power rankings
Denver enters as the No. 12 team in the league with a Power Score of 58.2, and Kalshi traders have the Broncos at 60% to make the playoffs. Los Angeles ranks 30th with a Power Score of 10.7, and Kalshi traders have the Chargers at 11% to qualify, an 18-spot gap heading into SoFi Stadium.
What the Kalshi market says
Kalshi traders have the Broncos at 63% to win and the Chargers at 37%.
What is the point spread for Broncos vs. Chargers in Week 5?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Broncos at 51% to win by more than 3.5 points.
What is the projected point total?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the game at 52% to finish over 41.5 total points.
What is the biggest storyline in the Broncos vs. Chargers Week 5 game?
The sharpest storyline is Los Angeles' offensive line. Alt is out and Slater is on injured reserve, so Herbert will play without both starting tackles, and guard Awosika and lineman Penning are also out. Denver is thin at cornerback with Surtain and Moss both out.
What are the Broncos' and Chargers' expectations entering the 2026 season?
Denver Broncos: Denver went 14-3 and won the AFC West in 2025, then opened 2026 on the road at Kansas City on Monday night. Kalshi traders have the Broncos at 60% to reach the playoffs.
Los Angeles Chargers: Kalshi traders have the Chargers at 11% to reach the playoffs.
Conclusion
Kalshi traders have Denver as a modest favorite at 63% to win, and the swing factor is whether the Chargers' depleted offensive line can protect Herbert. Kalshi's prices for Broncos vs. Chargers will keep moving as kickoff approaches.
What are the score predictions for Broncos vs. Chargers? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the game at 52% to finish over 41.5 total points.
What is the spread for Broncos vs. Chargers? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Broncos at 51% to win by more than 3.5 points.
Who is favored to win, Broncos or Chargers? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Broncos at 63% to win and the Chargers at 37%.
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