Denver
Broncos
6-1
24
FINAL
34
Los Angeles
Chargers
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Denver Broncos 34-24, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs with high hopes. Both teams entered the game with aspirations of a deep postseason run, but it was the Chargers who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and resilience.
Omarion Hampton was a standout for Los Angeles, racking up an impressive 198 rushing yards, which helped fuel their scoring efforts. Quarterback Bo Nix of the Broncos also had a strong performance, throwing for 288 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Chargers' offensive onslaught. Jaylen Waddle contributed significantly for Denver, leading the receiving corps with 90 yards, but the Broncos fell short.
Defensively, the Chargers made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor, including an interception by Korie Black and a sack from Khalil Mack. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Black's interception set up a touchdown drive that extended their lead, leaving the Broncos unable to recover. The Chargers’ defense, while not dominant, stepped up when it mattered most, ultimately sealing their victory and a place in the next round.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 288 | 3 | 3 | 99.5 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 9 | 6 | 67% | 119 | 0 | 1 | 70.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 29 | 198 | 6.8 | 101 | 3 | 41 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 15 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 20 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 30 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 11 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 28 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 24 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Graham | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 38 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 53 |

