Nine Broncos players inactive in Week 5 matchup against Chargers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
In their Week 5 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, nine Denver Broncos players did not see action. Notable inactives included cornerback Pat Surtain (ankle) and quarterback Sam Ehlinger. Starting quarterback Bo Nix played the entire game, with backup Jarrett Stidham not taking any snaps. The Broncos are set to face the Seattle Seahawks in a Thursday Night Football clash next.
- •Broncos played without cornerback Pat Surtain and QB Sam Ehlinger.
- •Bo Nix was the starting quarterback, playing the full game.
- •Jarrett Stidham and Brent Austin were active but did not play.
- •Denver will host Seattle on Thursday Night Football next.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — 9 Broncos did not play against the Chargers on Sunday
"Nine Broncos players did not get any snaps against the Chargers on Sunday.
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