Los Angeles
Chargers
11-5
70
FINAL
26
Denver
Broncos
4-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Denver Broncos with a commanding final score of 70 to 26 in Week 18 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Chargers solidified their position as a formidable force heading into the postseason.
Justin Herbert orchestrated the Chargers' explosive offense, throwing for an astonishing 710 yards and an incredible 10 touchdowns. He connected with KeAndre Lambert-Smith, who racked up 393 receiving yards, showcasing a potent aerial attack that overwhelmed the Broncos' secondary. Meanwhile, J.K. Dobbins struggled on the ground for Denver, managing just 28 rushing yards, further highlighting the offensive disparity.
Defensively, the Chargers were relentless, with Derwin James Jr. making a significant impact by snagging four interceptions that disrupted Denver's rhythm. The game turned decisively in the Chargers' favor during the second quarter when James intercepted a pass in the end zone, leading to a quick score that extended their lead. Despite Jonathon Cooper's two sacks for the Broncos and Brandon Jones' solid tackling efforts, Denver's defense could not contain the Chargers' high-octane offense, ultimately sealing their fate in a lopsided affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 40 | 27 | 710 | 10 | 3 | 118.7 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 46 | 15 | 257 | 2 | 8 | 27.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 13 | 393 | 30.2 | 7 | 92 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 161 | 40.3 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 6 | 157 | 26.2 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Riley Moss | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trikweze Bridges | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |

