Chargers at Broncos
Los Angeles Chargers 35, Denver Broncos 28 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Chargers 35 4 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Broncos 28 2 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPBo Nix 265 yds passingJ.K. Dobbins 97 yds rushingCourtland Sutton 124 yds receivingBrandon Jones 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 325 · 396Passing yards 237 · 265Rushing yards 88 · 131Completions 19/24 · 19/30Yards per carry 4.3 · 17.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 26d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Denver Broncos 35-28, solidifying their playoff position and closing out the regular season on a high note. The stakes were high for both teams, with the Chargers seeking a strong finish and the Broncos aiming to salvage their season with a win at home.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert showcased his elite talent, throwing for three touchdowns and leading his team to victory. Meanwhile, the Broncos' Bo Nix had a strong performance with 265 passing yards, while J.K. Dobbins added 97 rushing yards and Courtland Sutton emerged as a standout receiver with 124 yards, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.
On the defensive side, the Chargers made crucial plays to secure the win, with Tarheeb Still recording seven total tackles and Jack Jones intercepting a pass. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Jones' interception halted a potential game-tying drive from the Broncos, allowing the Chargers to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 17/24 | 71% | 237 | 3 | 1 | 124.4 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 19/30 | 63% | 265 | 2 | 2 | 86.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 10 | 44 | 4.4 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Alec IngoldFB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 11 | 97 | 8.8 | 11 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 4 | 122 | 30.5 | 25 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 5 | 124 | 24.8 | 49 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 34 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Keaton MitchellHB | 8 | 66 | 8.3 | 79 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Tarheeb StillCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony JeffersonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Brandon JonesFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amari BurneyMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Del'Shawn PhillipsSAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley MossCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL SkinnerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendall WilliamsonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin TomlinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Devon KeyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/1 | 5 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |