Chargers at Broncos
Denver Broncos 44, Los Angeles Chargers 7 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Chargers 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Broncos 44 6 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPBo Nix 325 yds passingOmarion Hampton 50 yds rushingEvan Engram 171 yds receivingJustin Strnad 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 244 · 429Passing yards 192 · 356Rushing yards 52 · 73Completions 9/23 · 15/18Yards per carry 4.0 · 6.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 14d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 9/23 | 39% | 210 | 0 | 4 | 33.1 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 15/18 | 83% | 325 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Other | ||||||
| Jarrett StidhamQB | 5/9 | 56% | 46 | 0 | 0 | 69.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 33 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 23 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant IIWR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 18 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 30 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Evan EngramTE | 5 | 171 | 34.2 | 72 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 16 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Tuli TuipulotuREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rodney ShelleyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq ThompsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Riley MossCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Troy DyeWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/1 | 1 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 5 | 49 |