Los Angeles
Chargers
3-4
41
FINAL
17
Denver
Broncos
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers topped the Denver Broncos 41-17 in a decisive Week 18 matchup that showcased their offensive prowess and solidified their playoff positioning. With this victory, the Chargers demonstrated their readiness for the postseason, while the Broncos faced a tough end to their season.
Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for three touchdowns and effectively managing the game. Omarion Hampton was a force on the ground, racking up 128 rushing yards, while Troy Franklin made an impact for Denver with 109 receiving yards. Despite the Broncos' efforts, they couldn't keep pace with the Chargers' explosive offensive performance.
Defensively, the Chargers were bolstered by Elijah Molden, who recorded seven total tackles, contributing to a relentless effort that kept the Denver offense in check. The game’s turning point came when the Chargers intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in their favor and allowing them to extend their lead. The Broncos struggled to recover from that pivotal moment, ultimately leading to a lopsided score.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 48 | 22 | 46% | 260 | 2 | 3 | 50.6 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 24 | 10 | 42% | 170 | 3 | 1 | 88.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 24 | 128 | 5.3 | 43 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 13 | 96 | 7.4 | 45 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 8 | 37 | 4.6 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | — | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 9 | 109 | 12.1 | 41 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 50 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 47 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Derek Parish | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Dupree | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 31 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 40 |

