The Denver Broncos watched their fourth-quarter lead slip again in the last few minutes of the game against the Chargers. Several mistakes on the offense led to a 23-20 defeat in week 3.

Despite never surrendering a lead for even a second in the fourth quarter of every game, the Broncos find themselves at 1-2, so how does that work? The answer — points scored when there isn't any time left on the clock.

Sep 21, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton talks with with side judge Boris Cheek (41) and line judge Mark Steinkerchner (84) in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Justin Herbert found Keenan Allen for a tying touchdown with 2:44 remaining and then led Los Angeles into position for Cameron Dicker’s game-ending 43-yard field goal as the Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 23-20 for their first 3-0 start since 2002.

Denver has worn its alternate Midnight Navy uniforms just once, as the team captured a thrilling "Monday Night Football" win over the Browns in Week 13 last season. The Broncos wore blue pants and blue socks in last year's matchup.

J.K. Dobbins has been the Denver Broncos' best running back by far, but his success is coming in a specific way the team must strive to duplicate.

Every phase of the game for the Broncos shows inconsistent execution and serious mistakes in the penalty department. Penalties happen in every game to every team in the NFL. But teams that make a habit of getting drive-killing flags on offense and drive-continuing flags on defense end up on the wrong side of the win-loss column.

Broncos WAGS had something to lift their spirits during Denver's crushing 23-20 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The wives and girlfriends of the AFC West team pretended to throw a watch party for the game, however, they secretly planned a baby shower for backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham's pregnant wife, Kennedy.