Los Angeles
Chargers
10-6
24
FINAL
32
Denver
Broncos
11-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 matchup, the Denver Broncos outlasted the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 32-24, securing a vital victory as the regular season draws to a close. This win not only boosts the Broncos' momentum heading into the postseason but also serves as a significant setback for the Chargers, who were vying for a playoff spot.
Haynes King led the Broncos’ offense with a stellar performance, throwing for three touchdowns and demonstrating poise in the pocket. RJ Harvey was a force on the ground, racking up 140 rushing yards, while Ladd McConkey of the Chargers put on a receiving clinic, amassing 180 yards through the air. Justin Herbert also had a strong outing, passing for 325 yards, but ultimately fell short in the scoring department.
Defensively, Jamal Hill anchored the Broncos with six tackles, contributing to a solid effort that kept the Chargers at bay during critical moments. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Broncos' defense stiffened and forced a turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead. Although the Chargers' Tarheeb Still made an impact with two interceptions, it was not enough to overcome the Broncos' offensive firepower and timely defensive plays.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 325 | 3 | 3 | 97.1 |
| Haynes King | QB | 30 | 19 | 63% | 231 | 3 | 2 | 92.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 16 | 140 | 8.8 | 21 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 8 | 48 | 6.0 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Haynes King | QB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 180 | 36.0 | 72 | 1 | 63 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 36 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 19 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 7 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 36 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 37 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | — | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 |

