Los Angeles
Chargers
4-12
17
FINAL
27
Denver
Broncos
4-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos clinched a crucial victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, topping them 27-17 in a decisive Week 18 matchup. With playoff implications on the line, the Broncos showcased their prowess, solidifying their spot in the postseason with this win.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 205 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating poise and accuracy under pressure. RJ Harvey was a force on the ground, racking up 148 rushing yards and establishing a dominant run game that kept the Chargers' defense on its heels. Courtland Sutton was a reliable target, contributing 94 receiving yards, including key catches that extended drives and kept the momentum in Denver's favor.
Defensively, the Broncos managed to stifle the Chargers' offensive efforts, forcing them into difficult situations throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Denver's defense stepped up, limiting Los Angeles to just one touchdown and setting the tone for the remainder of the matchup. Meanwhile, Donte Jackson of the Chargers led his team with seven tackles, but it was not enough to counter the Broncos' balanced attack and steady defense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 22 | 16 | 205 | 2 | 0 | 131.8 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 38 | 23 | 181 | 2 | 0 | 89.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 13 | 148 | 11.4 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 11 | 83 | 7.5 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 12 | 21 | 1.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Jackson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 37 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 49 |

