Denver
Broncos
6-2
28
FINAL
38
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 38-28. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to solidify their playoff positioning in the competitive AFC, and the Chargers emerged victorious in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 405 yards and showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Emmett Johnson contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 100 yards, while the Chargers' balanced attack kept the Denver defense guessing. Despite the loss, Broncos quarterback Julian Sayin had a solid outing, tossing three touchdown passes and connecting frequently with standout receiver Jonathan Taylor, who racked up 259 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Chargers were anchored by Khalil Mack, who made four total tackles, helping to disrupt Denver's rhythm. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when a crucial interception by Tarheeb Still shifted momentum back to Los Angeles, allowing them to hold off a late Broncos rally. With both teams showcasing offensive firepower, it was the Chargers' timely defensive plays that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 37 | 21 | 57% | 405 | 3 | 1 | 110.7 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 25 | 11 | 44% | 343 | 3 | 1 | 113.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett Johnson | HB | 20 | 100 | 5.0 | 27 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 78 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Quentin Hale | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 5 | 259 | 51.8 | 166 | 3 | 96 | 0 |
| Quentin Hale | WR | 7 | 203 | 29.0 | 65 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 9 | 89 | 9.9 | 67 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Duce Robison | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Emmett Johnson | HB | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 35 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jerand Bradley | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 9 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mike Taylor | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | LEDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Stone | DT | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maison Dunn | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamarui Dorsey | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | K | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terry Moore | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justice Fitzpatrick | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gregory Batson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hayden Stepp | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melkart Abou-Jaoude | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Neal | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 45 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

