Chargers at Broncos
Los Angeles Chargers 34, Denver Broncos 21 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Chargers 34 4 TD ยท 2 FG ยท 4 XP
Broncos 21 2 TD ยท 2 FG ยท 1 XPJustin Herbert 375 yds passingKeaton Mitchell 48 yds rushingLadd McConkey 101 yds receivingTalanoa Hufanga 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 475 ยท 271Passing yards 375 ยท 227Rushing yards 100 ยท 44Completions 35/55 ยท 26/48Yards per carry 4.3 ยท 3.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 8d ago
In a crucial Week 13 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 34-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for a postseason spot, the Chargers delivered a strong performance to keep their hopes alive while dimming the Broncos' aspirations.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was a standout, throwing for an impressive 375 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise throughout the game. Ladd McConkey emerged as his favorite target, racking up 101 receiving yards and making key plays that moved the chains. Keaton Mitchell contributed on the ground with 48 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive attack that kept the Broncos' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Chargers made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, most notably through an interception by Ellis Robinson. While the Broncos' Jahdae Barron led the game with eight total tackles, it was the Chargers' ability to stop critical drives and create turnovers that proved to be the turning point. This defensive pressure allowed Los Angeles to maintain control of the game, ultimately sealing their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 35/55 | 64% | 375 | 3 | 1 | 94.1 |
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 26/48 | 54% | 227 | 2 | 1 | 72.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | |||||||
| Keaton MitchellHB | 8 | 48 | 6.0 | 22 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 11 | 42 | 3.8 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 10 | 25 | 2.5 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | โ | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dorian ThomasTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 10 | 101 | 10.1 | 38 | 3 | 31 | 1 |
| Travis KelceTE | 7 | 100 | 14.3 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 8 | 89 | 11.1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| David NjokuTE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | โ | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 9 | 85 | 9.4 | 27 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| Dorian ThomasTE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 11 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jack WestoverFB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | |||||
| Ellis RobinsonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Leonard MooreCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton SimpsonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire FranklinMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Broncos | |||||
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris ColeWILL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips IIICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Moten SR.DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah CooperFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mike GreenREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BaconSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian StrongCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 2/3 | 4 | 41 |
Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 2/3 | 1 | 56 |
