Los Angeles
Chargers
7-8
29
FINAL
21
Denver
Broncos
5-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers secured a crucial 29-21 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 18 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With the stakes high, both teams battled fiercely, but it was the Chargers who emerged victorious, showcasing resilience in a must-win scenario.
Bo Nix of the Broncos led the passing game with a notable performance, throwing for 216 yards and three touchdowns. Despite Nix's efforts, it was Omarion Hampton's ground game that stood out for Los Angeles, as he rushed for 88 yards, providing the Chargers with the offensive balance they needed to control the tempo of the game. Additionally, Courtland Sutton contributed significantly for Denver, racking up 69 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Chargers made a critical impact with Elijah Molden's two interceptions, which proved pivotal in shifting momentum. While the Broncos' D.J. Jones recorded two sacks and Alex Singleton tallied 12 tackles, it was Molden's timely picks that turned the tide, allowing the Chargers to capitalize on key opportunities and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 48 | 21 | 216 | 3 | 3 | 52.0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 35 | 22 | 197 | 0 | 0 | 77.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 16 | 88 | 5.5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 14 | 70 | 5.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 9 | 65 | 7.2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| Derius Davis | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Key | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 5 | 6 | 2 | 54 |

