Broncos at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 35, Denver Broncos 14 · The 32: 4th & Toxic
Final Score
Broncos 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Chargers 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPBo Nix 238 yds passingJonathan Taylor 136 yds rushingQuentin Johnston 142 yds receivingJunior Colson 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 267 · 362Passing yards 184 · 226Rushing yards 83 · 136Completions 10/26 · 15/25Yards per carry 16.6 · 7.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 14d ago
In a decisive Week 16 clash, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Denver Broncos 35-14, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With only a couple of games left in the season, this victory was crucial for the Chargers as they look to secure a favorable position heading into the postseason.
Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for two touchdowns and effectively managing the game. Jonathan Taylor was a force on the ground, amassing 136 rushing yards, while Quentin Johnston torched the Broncos secondary with 142 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the contest. The Chargers' offense displayed a balanced attack that kept Denver's defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Chargers were equally impressive, with Daiyan Henley leading the charge with five tackles and two sacks. His relentless pressure on the quarterback helped stifle Denver's offensive rhythm, while R.J. Mickens' interception added to the defensive highlights. The game's turning point came midway through the second quarter when the Chargers forced a turnover, leading to a quick touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in their favor.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 10/26 | 38% | 238 | 1 | 5 | 45.5 |
Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 15/25 | 60% | 235 | 2 | 1 | 101.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 8 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 19 | 136 | 7.2 | 42 | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Brock BowersTE | 2 | 87 | 43.5 | 55 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Charlie BeckerWR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 9 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 24 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 21 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 7 | 142 | 20.3 | 34 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Xavier McKinneySS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden FisherMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod MooreFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Antre PrinceCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| R.J. MickensFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Daron PayneDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle KennardREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Junior ColsonMIKE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb CuzCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Del'Shawn PhillipsSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
