Broncos at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 35, Denver Broncos 21 · LJ BOWL
Final Score
Broncos 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Chargers 35 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPJustin Herbert 320 yds passingOmarion Hampton 31 yds rushingKeAndre Lambert-Smith 185 yds receivingAkheem Mesidor 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 230 · 347Passing yards 199 · 320Rushing yards 31 · 27Completions 7/16 · 19/28Yards per carry 4.4 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 23d ago
The Los Angeles Chargers secured a decisive 35-21 victory over the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round of the 2027 season, advancing further in the playoffs. With this win, the Chargers showcased their dominance and readiness to challenge for the championship as they continue their quest for a Super Bowl appearance.
Justin Herbert was the star of the show, throwing for 320 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Chargers' potent offense. KeAndre Lambert-Smith emerged as his favorite target, racking up an impressive 185 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept chains moving and the scoreboard ticking in favor of Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Omarion Hampton contributed on the ground, though limited to 31 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Chargers made their presence felt, with Akheem Mesidor leading the charge with three total tackles and two sacks, disrupting the Broncos' offensive rhythm. The turning point came when Jeremiah Conner intercepted a pass, halting a Denver drive and shifting momentum squarely in the Chargers' favor. Overall, the combination of explosive offense and a tenacious defense proved too much for Denver, allowing Los Angeles to advance with confidence.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 7/16 | 44% | 217 | 2 | 2 | 90.6 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 19/28 | 68% | 320 | 3 | 0 | 141.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 26 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Mario CraverWR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 27 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR | 8 | 185 | 23.1 | 39 | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 27 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Sincere BrownWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Devin CulpTE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Nik BonittoREDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jontez WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan JohnsonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah ConnerCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick EmmanworiSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. MickensFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trikweze BridgesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 2/2 | 3 | 49 |