Chargers at Broncos
Denver Broncos 35, Los Angeles Chargers 21 · MEL Madden League
Final Score
Chargers 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Broncos 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPBo Nix 364 yds passingBo Nix 51 yds rushingEvan Engram 175 yds receivingKris Abrams-Draine 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 326 · 445Passing yards 270 · 348Rushing yards 56 · 97Completions 22/32 · 21/31Yards per carry 5.6 · 9.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 22d ago
The Denver Broncos secured a decisive 35-21 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18, solidifying their playoff position as the regular season comes to a close. With both teams vying for postseason momentum, Denver's performance showcased their offensive firepower and strategic execution.
Bo Nix was the standout performer for the Broncos, throwing for an impressive 364 yards and four touchdowns, while also contributing on the ground with 51 rushing yards. His connection with Evan Engram proved pivotal, as Engram racked up 175 receiving yards, consistently moving the chains and scoring key touchdowns that set the tone for the game.
Defensively, the Broncos made critical plays to stymie the Chargers' offensive efforts, highlighted by a key interception from Kris Abrams-Draine that shifted momentum. While the Chargers struggled to find their rhythm, the Broncos' ability to capitalize on turnovers and pressure helped seal the game, demonstrating their readiness for the playoffs ahead.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 22/32 | 69% | 275 | 2 | 1 | 102.9 |
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 21/31 | 68% | 364 | 4 | 0 | 147.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 9 | 50 | 5.6 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Bo NixQB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 8 | 11 | 1.4 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 65 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tre' HarrisWR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 59 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 19 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Evan EngramTE | 9 | 175 | 19.4 | 66 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 27 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | |||||
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony JeffersonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R.J. MickensFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Broncos | |||||
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee OrjiWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Asamoah IISAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL SkinnerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon KeyFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy DyeWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/2 | 1 | 0 |
