Broncos at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 76, Denver Broncos 52 · NBS
Final Score
Broncos 52 6 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Chargers 76 8 TD · 2 FG · 8 XPBo Nix 341 yds passingOmarion Hampton 207 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 185 yds receivingTyler Owens 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 424 · 479Passing yards 305 · 149Rushing yards 119 · 330Completions 15/46 · 7/14Yards per carry 14.9 · 10.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 43m ago
In a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Denver Broncos 76-52, advancing in the 2027 playoffs. With both teams vying for postseason glory, the Chargers showcased their offensive firepower to secure the victory and continue their championship aspirations.
Omarion Hampton was sensational on the ground for the Chargers, racking up an impressive 207 rushing yards and finding the end zone multiple times. On the other side, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix put forth a valiant effort, throwing for 341 yards and four touchdowns, while Jaylen Waddle contributed significantly with 185 receiving yards. However, the Chargers' relentless offense proved too much for Denver to handle.
Defensively, the Chargers made key plays to stifle the Broncos' momentum, with Akheem Mesidor leading the charge with two sacks. Derwin James Jr. anchored the defense with four total tackles, helping to limit Denver's scoring opportunities. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Los Angeles pulled away, capitalizing on a critical turnover and extending their lead to a commanding position that Denver could never recover from.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 14/46 | 30% | 341 | 4 | 7 | 47.7 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 7/14 | 50% | 159 | 4 | 3 | 91.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 3 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 23 | 207 | 9.0 | 65 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 8 | 105 | 13.1 | 6 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 5 | 185 | 37.0 | 32 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 10 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Justin JolyTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 38 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 16 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Tyler OwensSS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| JT WoodsFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre RamsayCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell SavageFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric PollardMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Derwin James JrSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam HartCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin LobatoDT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Donovan ParnellCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe WaxMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin McDougaldMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 2/2 | 8 | 45 |