Los Angeles
Chargers
2-14
10
FINAL
32
Denver
Broncos
7-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 32-10, securing their spot in the postseason. With playoff implications on the line, the Broncos delivered a commanding performance that left no doubt about their readiness for the challenges ahead.
Bo Nix was the standout on offense for Denver, throwing for an impressive 350 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the team with precision. RJ Harvey complemented the passing game with a strong ground performance, racking up 93 rushing yards, while Jaylen Waddle torched the Chargers' secondary, finishing with 153 receiving yards. Together, they formed a formidable trio that kept the Chargers' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos were equally dominant, highlighted by Talanoa Hufanga’s nine total tackles, which underscored his impact on the field. Von Miller added to the pressure with 1.5 sacks, while Brandon Jones secured a crucial interception that shifted momentum firmly in Denver's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Broncos scored unanswered points following Jones's interception, effectively sealing the game and showcasing their overall dominance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 30 | 20 | 350 | 2 | 1 | 114.5 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 40 | 18 | 228 | 1 | 2 | 50.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 16 | 93 | 5.8 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 15 | 63 | 4.2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 153 | 21.9 | 1 | 68 | 2 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 125 | 25.0 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 21 | 2 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 52 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 36 |

