Los Angeles
Chargers
8-8
38
FINAL
41
Albuquerque
Armadillos
6-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the Albuquerque Armadillos narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 41-38. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was Albuquerque that came out on top in a high-octane battle.
Patrick Mahomes showcased his elite skills, throwing for 382 yards and keeping the Chargers' offense moving. However, it was Keelon Russell who stole the show, tossing four touchdown passes and proving to be the difference-maker in this nail-biting contest. His ability to find the end zone consistently kept the Armadillos ahead, even as the Chargers mounted a comeback.
Defensively, the Armadillos made key stops when it mattered most, forcing a critical turnover in the fourth quarter that shifted momentum. This pivotal play allowed Albuquerque to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory. The Chargers' late-game push fell short, highlighting the Armadillos' ability to withstand pressure and come through in clutch situations.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 35 | 28 | 382 | 3 | 0 | 140.7 |
| Keelon Russell | QB | 38 | 24 | 269 | 4 | 0 | 119.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savion Hiteir | HB | 17 | 135 | 7.9 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| LeGarrette Blount | HB | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathan Hatton Jr | HB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Keelon Russell | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Abdul Turay | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Jerome Miles | WR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Chris Sharp | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Mark Bowman | TE | 8 | 75 | 9.4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Julius Thomas | TE | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Savion Hiteir | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jonathan Hatton Jr | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Karhoff | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brandon Harvin | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakim Farmer | LEDGE | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jax Strong | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Gay | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeJon Gomes | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Von Miller | LEDGE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Kuechly | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clay Mathews | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Levy | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavian Sorey Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allen Barnhart | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Apple | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlos Elias | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keelan Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry Dean | SAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian Hubbard | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Fowler Jr. | REDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Carrie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desmond Watson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Iosefa Miller | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrence Herron | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell McClain | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Pittman III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aldon Smith | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Villamu | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 3 | 5 | 53 |
| Joel Henry | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 48 |

