Chargers at Broncos
Denver Broncos 37, Los Angeles Chargers 14 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Chargers 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Broncos 37 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPJustin Herbert 150 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 197 yds rushingQuentin Johnston 63 yds receivingJustin Strnad 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 160 · 353Passing yards 139 · 128Rushing yards 21 · 225Completions 7/13 · 6/10Yards per carry 2.4 · 17.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
The Denver Broncos secured a commanding 37-14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff positioning with a decisive win. With both teams vying for postseason momentum, the Broncos showcased their dominance on their home turf, leaving the Chargers scrambling for answers.
Bo Nix led the Broncos' offense with precision, throwing for a touchdown while managing the game effectively. However, the real star of the show was running back Travis Etienne Jr., who exploded for 197 rushing yards, consistently breaking through the Chargers' front line and setting the tone for the game. On the other side, Justin Herbert struggled to find the rhythm, finishing with just 150 passing yards and relying heavily on Quentin Johnston, who tallied 63 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial plays that turned the tide of the matchup. Justin Strnad registered a key sack, disrupting Herbert's timing, while Riley Moss's interception added to the Chargers' frustrations. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Broncos capitalized on a turnover, converting it into a touchdown that shifted the momentum firmly in their favor.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 7/13 | 54% | 150 | 1 | 3 | 81.0 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 5/9 | 56% | 93 | 1 | 1 | 88.8 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1/1 | 100% | 35 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 7 | 15 | 2.1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 10 | 197 | 19.7 | 7 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kareem HuntHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 39 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 19 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 22 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Nate AdkinsTE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Genesis SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Justin StrnadWILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Derwin James JrSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elandon RobertsMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack KiserWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte MaddoxFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 4 | 66 |