Los Angeles
Chargers
5-11
3
FINAL
34
Denver
Broncos
13-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 clash, the Denver Broncos dominated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 34-3, solidifying their position as a playoff contender. With their season on the line, the Broncos delivered a commanding performance, overwhelming the Chargers in all facets of the game.
Tyler Shough was the standout for Denver, throwing for 286 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the offense effectively. Chase Brown also made significant contributions, leading the team in both rushing and receiving with 55 yards on the ground and 68 through the air. The offensive execution was sharp, allowing the Broncos to control the game from start to finish.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with DeShon Elliott's two interceptions highlighting their dominance in the secondary. Josiah Trotter added a sack, putting pressure on the Chargers’ quarterback throughout the matchup. The turning point came early when Elliott's first pick set up a quick touchdown, allowing Denver to seize momentum and never look back, ultimately sealing a resounding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 24 | 15 | 63% | 286 | 4 | 0 | 143.4 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 23 | 9 | 39% | 112 | 0 | 4 | 15.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 9 | 55 | 6.1 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 66 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 10 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 22 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 35 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 48 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

