Los Angeles
Chargers
9-7
27
FINAL
41
Denver
Broncos
8-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Chargers 41-27, solidifying their position as a formidable force heading into the playoffs. With both teams vying for momentum, Denver's powerful performance proved too much for the Chargers to handle.
Leading the charge for the Broncos was quarterback Bo Nix, who put on a dazzling display with 406 passing yards and five touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Isaac TeSlaa was his primary target, racking up an impressive 342 receiving yards, a testament to their explosive connection. Meanwhile, the Chargers struggled to establish a ground game, with Kyren Williams managing just 20 rushing yards on the day.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Patrick Surtain II leading the team with seven tackles. A key moment in the game came when Jack Campbell intercepted a pass, halting a potential Chargers drive and shifting momentum squarely in Denver's favor. Khalil Mack did his part for Los Angeles, recording a sack, but it was not enough to change the tide in what became a dominant performance by the Broncos' defense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 27 | 14 | 406 | 5 | 1 | 121.5 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 43 | 24 | 344 | 3 | 2 | 85.8 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 1 | 65 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 10 | 20 | 2.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 6 | 8 | 1.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerand Bradley | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 12 | 342 | 28.5 | 4 | 75 | 2 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 5 | 122 | 24.4 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 9 | 114 | 12.7 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jerand Bradley | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 61 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

