Los Angeles
Chargers
7-8
21
FINAL
70
Denver
Broncos
7-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of dominance, the Denver Broncos overwhelmed the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 70-21 in Week 18 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidified Denver's playoff position but also showcased their offensive firepower as they closed out the regular season on a high note.
Jeremiyah Love was the star of the show for the Broncos, racking up an impressive 268 rushing yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Meanwhile, Chargers quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns, but it was not enough to keep pace with Denver’s relentless ground attack. Isaiah Likely was the standout receiver for Los Angeles, but his 55 receiving yards paled in comparison to the Broncos' offensive explosion.
Defensively, the Broncos were equally impressive, with Derek Stingley Jr. making a significant impact by snagging two interceptions. Cole Bishop led the team in tackles with five, helping to stifle any attempts by the Chargers to mount a comeback. The turning point came early in the second half when the Broncos scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach and allowing them to coast to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 41 | 22 | 54% | 246 | 3 | 5 | 56.6 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 9 | 8 | 89% | 115 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 18 | 268 | 14.9 | 36 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 8 | 87 | 10.9 | 22 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 17 | 81 | 4.8 | 24 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 41 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 29 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 33 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 13 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Kendricks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Rozeboom | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 8 | 60 |

