Los Angeles
Chargers
3-9
13
FINAL
24
Denver
Broncos
10-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 14 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Chargers 24-13, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams looking to secure a vital win, the Broncos delivered a strong performance at home, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for three touchdown passes and leading his team to an impressive offensive showing. RJ Harvey was the primary target, racking up 132 receiving yards, while the Broncos' ground game complemented their aerial attack effectively. Although Justin Herbert threw for an impressive 326 yards for the Chargers, it wasn't enough to shift momentum in their favor.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Brandon Jones leading the charge with seven total tackles and Trey Ortega coming up with a crucial interception to halt a potential Chargers drive. The turning point came in the second quarter when Nix connected with Harvey for a touchdown that extended Denver's lead, ultimately proving to be the difference maker in a tightly contested game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 30 | 18 | 60% | 326 | 1 | 2 | 80.6 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 271 | 3 | 0 | 149.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 12 | 51 | 4.3 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 7 | 132 | 18.9 | 127 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 118 | 39.3 | 58 | 1 | 97 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 46 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Justin Webster | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 51 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 48 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 11 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Jamie Colon | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Jones | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Ortega | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Damarious Haynes | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Henderson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Bates | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kendal Daniels | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrone Ball | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

