Los Angeles
Chargers
8-8
28
FINAL
27
Denver
Broncos
12-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling conclusion to the regular season, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos 28-27 in Week 18. Both teams were fighting for momentum heading into the playoffs, making this contest crucial for their postseason positioning. The Chargers ultimately emerged victorious, sealing their fate with a strong performance.
Quarterback Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 227 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to step up in high-pressure moments. Running back Nick Singleton added balance to the offense with 103 rushing yards, while receiver Brenen Thompson was a standout target, racking up an impressive 185 receiving yards. The trio's contributions were pivotal in securing the win.
Defensively, Donte Jackson was a key player for the Chargers, making five tackles and snagging an interception that proved instrumental in maintaining their lead. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Jackson's interception halted a promising Broncos drive, allowing Los Angeles to retain possession and run down the clock. The Chargers' defense managed to contain Denver just enough to hold on for the win, clinching their playoff berth with style.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 227 | 2 | 1 | 117.8 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 26 | 13 | 50% | 226 | 1 | 2 | 60.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 20 | 103 | 5.2 | 34 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 8 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 185 | 46.3 | 58 | 2 | 81 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 46 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 34 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 42 |

