Denver
Broncos
5-4
31
FINAL
27
Los Angeles
Chargers
4-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 31-27, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season enters its final stretch. Both teams fought hard, but the Broncos emerged victorious in a high-stakes contest that showcased their offensive firepower.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 241 yards and three touchdowns, showing poise and precision under pressure. RJ Harvey complemented the passing attack with a strong ground game, racking up 89 rushing yards, while Jaylen Waddle was a standout in the receiving corps, logging 102 receiving yards to keep the chains moving. The Broncos' offense was relentless, finding ways to exploit the Chargers' defense throughout the game.
On the defensive side, Zach Allen was a game-changer for Denver, recording 2.5 sacks that disrupted the Chargers' rhythm and forced critical mistakes. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Allen's pressure led to a pivotal turnover, allowing the Broncos to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Meanwhile, Derwin James Jr. of the Chargers made his mark with two interceptions, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Broncos' balanced attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 39 | 29 | 74% | 241 | 3 | 2 | 94.0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 187 | 2 | 1 | 86.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 16 | 89 | 5.6 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 15 | 71 | 4.7 | 24 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| C.J. Baxter | HB | 8 | 39 | 4.9 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 36 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 13 | 102 | 7.8 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaden Greathouse | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Isaiah Horton | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jake Johnson | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| C.J. Baxter | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Okoye | DT | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry Moore | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **** ####### | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 49 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 41 |

