Los Angeles
Chargers
4-12
7
FINAL
31
Denver
Broncos
11-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 31-7, solidifying their playoff positioning. The win was crucial as both teams aimed to secure their place in the postseason, but it was Denver that showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Bo Nix led the Broncos' offensive assault, throwing for 291 yards and a touchdown, while RJ Harvey added 77 rushing yards to keep the ground game effective. Jaylen Waddle emerged as a key target, racking up 101 receiving yards and providing Nix with a reliable option downfield. The combination of a potent passing attack and a balanced rushing game kept the Chargers' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Alex Singleton standing out with nine total tackles and 1.5 sacks, proving to be a disruptive force. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Singleton's sack led to a turnover on downs, shifting momentum firmly in favor of Denver. This defensive prowess combined with a potent offense allowed the Broncos to maintain control and finish strong, outlasting the Chargers with a commanding performance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 40 | 24 | 291 | 0 | 0 | 82.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 34 | 21 | 242 | 0 | 0 | 83.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 16 | 77 | 4.8 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 13 | 45 | 3.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 101 | 14.4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 0 | 26 | 3 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 9 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derion Kendrick | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 3 | 4 | 42 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

