Los Angeles
Chargers
4-2
3
FINAL
26
Denver
Broncos
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 32d ago
In 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
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Bo NixQB412561%2952278.8
Justin HerbertQB361850%1490237.8
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
J.K. DobbinsHB18754.2140180
RJ HarveyHB8567.0180210
Omarion HamptonHB44210.5250230
Adam PrenticeFB12020.0160200
Kimani VidalHB5183.6โ€”060
Justin HerbertQB4153.8โ€”050
Keaton MitchellHB4133.31080
Bo NixQB294.5โ€”051
Troy FranklinWR000.0โ€”000
KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR000.0โ€”000
Ladd McConkeyWR000.0โ€”000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Courtland SuttonWR711316.1280280
Jaylen WaddleWR57314.6151260
Brenen ThompsonWR6569.3130160
Troy FranklinWR45112.8170280
Oronde GadsdenTE4287.070130
KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR12323.050230
Ladd McConkeyWR3206.730120
Quentin JohnstonWR2199.530150
Evan EngramTE3186.010090
Adam TrautmanTE2178.571101
J.K. DobbinsHB2157.5130110
Adam PrenticeFB284.06070
David NjokuTE122.0โ€”020
Omarion HamptonHB111.0โ€”011
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Wil LutzK44242
Cameron DickerK13036