Los Angeles
Chargers
2-14
20
FINAL
23
Denver
Broncos
12-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers by a final score of 23-20, securing a vital win as the season draws to a close. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Bo Nix led the way for Denver, throwing for 216 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make key plays when it mattered most. On the other side, the Chargers found success on the ground with Omarion Hampton racking up 127 rushing yards, while Brenen Thompson proved to be a reliable target with 134 receiving yards, keeping Los Angeles competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial stops, highlighted by a pivotal interception from Riley Moss that shifted momentum in their favor. Nik Bonitto's sack added pressure on the Chargers' offense at critical moments, allowing Denver to hold off a late-game charge. The combination of timely defensive plays and Nix's efficient passing ultimately sealed the victory for the Broncos.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 29 | 21 | 72% | 216 | 2 | 0 | 116.4 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 15 | 10 | 67% | 212 | 1 | 2 | 92.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 20 | 127 | 6.3 | 40 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 92 | 8.4 | 34 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 134 | 44.7 | 95 | 1 | 91 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 8 | 97 | 12.1 | 30 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 23 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Charlie Kolar | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 40 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

