Los Angeles
Chargers
2-7
10
FINAL
38
Denver
Broncos
8-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 showdown, the Denver Broncos triumphed over the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 38-10, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. The Broncos showcased their dominance, capping off the season with a convincing win that will resonate as they move forward into the postseason.
Bo Nix led the charge for the Broncos, throwing for 297 yards and two touchdowns, effectively directing the offense throughout the game. Courtland Sutton was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 108 receiving yards, providing crucial plays that kept the chains moving. Meanwhile, Jaydon Blue contributed significantly on the ground with 78 rushing yards, helping to control the tempo and maintain the lead.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Alex Singleton leading the way with seven total tackles, stifling any efforts the Chargers attempted to mount. The turning point came early in the second half when the Broncos' defense forced a critical turnover, shifting the momentum firmly in their favor. With Akheem Mesidor of the Chargers managing a lone sack, it was clear that Denver's defense was the backbone of their commanding performance, allowing minimal scoring opportunities for their opponents.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 37 | 28 | 76% | 297 | 2 | 0 | 116.6 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 139 | 0 | 0 | 68.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 17 | 78 | 4.6 | 16 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 18 | 49 | 2.7 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 24 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | โ | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 10 | 108 | 10.8 | 25 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 102 | 17.0 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Antonio Gates | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | โ | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aqib Talib | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | SAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Dupree | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 46 |

