Los Angeles
Chargers
4-2
3
FINAL
26
Denver
Broncos
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive victory, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Chargers 26-3 in Week 18 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Broncos secured their spot with a dominant performance at home, showcasing their defensive prowess and offensive efficiency.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 295 yards and tossing two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Broncos' offensive attack. Courtland Sutton emerged as his favorite target, racking up 113 receiving yards and proving to be a consistent threat throughout the game. J.K. Dobbins contributed significantly on the ground, adding 75 rushing yards to the Broncos' total and keeping the chains moving.
The Broncos' defense played a critical role, forcing turnovers and keeping the Chargers' offense in check. Ja'Quan McMillian's two interceptions were pivotal, stifling any momentum Los Angeles tried to build. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when McMillian's first interception set up a touchdown drive, allowing Denver to extend their lead and ultimately control the game from that moment on.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 41 | 25 | 295 | 2 | 2 | 78.8 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 36 | 18 | 149 | 0 | 2 | 37.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 18 | 75 | 4.2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 8 | 56 | 7.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 7 | 113 | 16.1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Jackson | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior Colson | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Dupree | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 42 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 3 | 0 | 36 |

