Los Angeles
Chargers
10-0
21
FINAL
28
Denver
Broncos
5-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Denver Broncos held off the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 28-21 in Week 12 of the 2027 season. Both teams entered the game with playoff aspirations, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious, further solidifying their position in the race for the postseason.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, tossing two touchdown passes while J’Koby Williams dominated on the ground with 101 rushing yards. For the Chargers, Justin Herbert threw for a staggering 332 yards and connected with Quentin Johnston for 116 receiving yards, showcasing the team's offensive firepower. However, it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the Broncos made critical plays that turned the tide of the game. Dorian Williams stood out with two interceptions, thwarting crucial drives by the Chargers, while Zach Allen's 2.5 sacks put constant pressure on Herbert. The Broncos' ability to create turnovers and disrupt the Chargers' rhythm proved to be the decisive factor in this hard-fought battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 332 | 2 | 2 | 89.2 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 14 | 8 | 57% | 115 | 2 | 2 | 83.9 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J`Koby Williams | HB | 21 | 101 | 4.8 | 26 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 14 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 2 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 8 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 24 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| J`Koby Williams | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | WILL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rafael Bautista | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damien Walden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Clavijo | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Brennan | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

