AFC West roundup, Week 5: Chiefs suffer first loss of 2019

AFC West Roundup: Week 5 Recap for Each Team

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Daryl Worley #20 of the Oakland Raiders runs with the ball after making an interception, going on to score a touchdown which is later reversed after a review during the NFL match between the Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images) /

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CARSON, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 06: Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts trailing the Denver Broncos 17-10 during the fourth quarter in a 20-13 Broncos win at Dignity Health Sports Park on October 06, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers faced their first divisional opponent of 2019, with the winless Denver Broncos coming to Dignity Health Sports Park. Despite not having Mike Williams in uniform, Phillip Rivers still had Keenan Allen at his disposal, with Austin Ekeler sharing snaps with the returning Melvin Gordon. Signs easily pointed to a Chargers victory.

Yet it was (again) the opposite, and the script was flipped in this AFC West divisional matchup. The Broncos jumped to a 17-0 lead by halftime, and Phillip Rivers was abysmal on the day. Completing 66 percent of his passes for zero touchdowns and two interceptions, Rivers’ had a 58.6 passer rating in the Chargers’ 20-13 loss at home.

Gordon was rusty in his return, having just 12 carries for 31 yards rushing, and Ekeler did even less with a fumble to his name. Kennan Allen’s 18 yards receiving were his lowest of the season, all the reasons for a disappointing Chargers loss.

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