Los Angeles
Chargers
7-9
7
FINAL
44
Denver
Broncos
11-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Chargers 44-7 in Week 18 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Broncos showcased their dominance, clinching a spot in the postseason with this decisive victory.
Quarterback Bo Nix was the star of the show for Denver, throwing for 325 yards and an impressive five touchdown passes. He connected with Evan Engram, who had a standout game with 171 receiving yards, making crucial catches that helped extend drives and put points on the board. Meanwhile, Omarion Hampton led the Chargers in rushing with just 50 yards, highlighting the struggles of Los Angeles' offense throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Alex Singleton leading the charge with six total tackles. Pat Surtain II added a key interception, thwarting any momentum the Chargers attempted to build. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Surtain's pick led to another quick touchdown for Denver, effectively putting the game out of reach for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 18 | 15 | 83% | 325 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 23 | 9 | 39% | 210 | 0 | 4 | 33.1 |
| Jarrett Stidham | QB | 9 | 5 | 56% | 46 | 0 | 0 | 69.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Engram | TE | 5 | 171 | 34.2 | 72 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 33 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 23 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 18 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 16 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 30 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodney Shelley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 49 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

