Los Angeles
Chargers
5-11
29
FINAL
7
Denver
Broncos
8-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 clash, the Los Angeles Chargers secured a commanding 29-7 victory over the Denver Broncos, solidifying their position as a playoff contender. With both teams battling for postseason positioning, the Chargers delivered a performance that highlighted their offensive prowess and defensive strength.
Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 206 yards and a touchdown, while also showcasing his chemistry with receiver Quentin Johnston, who racked up 80 receiving yards. The ground game was equally effective, with Omarion Hampton contributing 79 rushing yards, helping the Chargers maintain control of the clock and the game.
Defensively, Khalil Mack was a standout with two sacks, consistently pressuring the Broncos' offense and limiting their effectiveness. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Chargers' defense forced a key turnover, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game and their playoff hopes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 37 | 21 | 206 | 1 | 1 | 70.3 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 32 | 20 | 175 | 0 | 2 | 50.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 14 | 79 | 5.6 | 0 | 46 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 13 | 61 | 4.7 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 11 | 52 | 4.7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 8 | 79 | 9.9 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 7 | 39 | 5.6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 55 |

