Los Angeles
Chargers
9-1
6
FINAL
31
Denver
Broncos
5-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Denver Broncos triumphed over the Los Angeles Chargers with a commanding score of 31-6. With playoff implications on the line, Denver secured its spot and showcased a dominant performance that left no doubt about their capabilities heading into the postseason.
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix led the charge with an impressive 361 passing yards and three touchdown passes, proving to be a formidable force in the air. Courtland Sutton was his favorite target, racking up 172 receiving yards, while RJ Harvey added 78 rushing yards to keep the Chargers' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos stifled the Chargers' offense, limiting their scoring opportunities and forcing them into tough situations. The turning point came in the second quarter when Denver's defense held Los Angeles to a critical fourth down conversion attempt, allowing the Broncos to extend their lead and take control of the game. Despite standout performances from Chargers defenders Derwin James Jr. and Khalil Mack, it was the Broncos' cohesive team effort that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 46 | 35 | 361 | 3 | 1 | 110.8 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 44 | 20 | 220 | 0 | 0 | 60.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 12 | 78 | 6.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 8 | 32 | 4.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 7 | 11 | 1.6 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 10 | 172 | 17.2 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 8 | 95 | 11.9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 18 | 3 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 35 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 42 |

