Chargers at Broncos
Los Angeles Chargers 29, Denver Broncos 21 · NoMutShit
Final Score
Chargers 29 2 TD · 5 FG · 2 XP
Broncos 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPBo Nix 216 yds passingOmarion Hampton 88 yds rushingCourtland Sutton 69 yds receivingAlex Singleton 12 tkl defenseTotal yards 365 · 276Passing yards 197 · 216Rushing yards 168 · 60Completions 22/35 · 21/48Yards per carry 4.7 · 4.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
The 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 22/35 | 63% | 197 | 0 | 0 | 77.9 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 21/48 | 44% | 216 | 3 | 3 | 52.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 16 | 88 | 5.5 | 26 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 14 | 70 | 5.0 | 23 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| David NjokuTE | 9 | 65 | 7.2 | 21 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tre' HarrisWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 11 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Pat Bryant IIWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Evan EngramTE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Derius DavisWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Elijah MoldenFS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| D.J. JonesDT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley MossCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon KeyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 5/6 | 2 | 54 |
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |