Denver
Broncos
3-12
41
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Chargers
4-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying Week 17 showdown, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Chargers 41-28, securing a crucial win as the playoffs approach. With both teams vying for momentum in the final regular-season game, the Broncos delivered a standout performance that solidifies their standing heading into the postseason.
Bo Nix was the star of the night for the Broncos, throwing for 332 yards and an impressive six touchdown passes. RJ Harvey was a dual threat, racking up 115 rushing yards while also leading all receivers with 245 yards through the air. This dynamic offensive duo propelled Denver to a commanding lead that proved insurmountable for the Chargers.
Defensively, the Broncos' Patrick Surtain II made a significant impact with two interceptions, which shifted the game's momentum firmly in Denver's favor. The Chargers' Akheem Mesidor managed to record a sack, but it was not enough to disrupt Nix's rhythm. The turning point came when Surtain's second interception gave the Broncos a critical possession, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 332 | 6 | 1 | 123.9 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 327 | 0 | 4 | 74.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 115 | 10.5 | 44 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 245 | 22.3 | 238 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 90 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 29 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 21 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 19 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Bridges | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyree Wilson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Matthews | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Red Murdock | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

