Chargers' Dustin Hopkins knocks through overtime field goal on injured leg to beat Broncos

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Battling a bad kicking leg, Los Angeles Chargers’ Dustin Hopkins knocked through a 39-yard field goal in overtime to defeat the Denver Broncos, 19-16, on Monday night to improve to 4-2 on the season. 

It was a battle of field goals in the second half, with the only two touchdowns of the game coming in the first half. But Hopkins was dealing with a leg ailment throughout that made him fall in pain each time he kicked. 

But the only reason he had the opportunity was because of a muffed punt by the Broncos that set up the 39-yard winner. 

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Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks to pass during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on October 17, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

After the game, Hopkins said the first extra point was what caused him to feel pain. 

"It was weird. I felt good pre-game and everything. But that first extra point I felt a pop, and it kinda went downhill from there."

Still, without his overtime winner and a 35-yarder at 3:58 left in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime, the Chargers are never in this position to get to 4-2. 

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It was a very sloppy game, though, in terms of penalties for both teams. The Broncos had 10 penalties called on them for a total 151 yards, while the Chargers had nine for 89 yards. 

For example, Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis, making his first career start, had four pass interference calls on him alone. 

Either way, neither offense could really capitalize on these opportunities that eventually