Denver Broncos vs Chargers Match Player Stats

The contest between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers was an entertaining one. The AFC West game was always exciting, but runs, strong defensive streaks, and excellent special teams made it even better. These are the gameplay stats that most NFL fans are looking for right now.

Bo Nix and Justin Herbert are in a quarterback duel

In this AFC West game, the Chargers’ franchise quarterback, Justin Herbert, went up against Denver’s calm young quarterback, Bo Nix. Their individual stat lines demonstrate that it was a strategic war that ended at the final minute.

How Bo Nix Did

Rookie quarterbacks often have ups and downs, but Nix played without making any mistakes and concentrated on keeping the ball safe and making smart choices.

Important Numbers

• Passing: 14 out of 25 for 153 yards and one touchdown
  
• Turnovers: no interceptions, demonstrating calmness
  
• Passer Rating: 87.6
  
• Rushing: 8 runs for 33 yards
  

Nix’s 52-yard pass to Courtland Sutton was a big help to Denver and was the best thing he did all game. Even if the yardage wasn’t great, the Broncos stayed in the game because he couldn’t cause turnovers.

Justin Herbert’s clutch play

Herbert was under a lot of pressure all afternoon, but he still had a great game, ending with a perfect late-game drive.

Important Numbers

• 28 of 47 passes for 300 yards and a touchdown that tied the game
  
• Brandon Jones picked off one pass, which was a turnover.
  
• Sacks: 5 times taken down for –30 yards
  

His 20-yard touchdown pass to Keenan Allen showed once again why he is one of the greatest in the league. His four straight completions on the last drive set up the game-winning field goal. His calmness was what kept the Chargers from losing.

Stats for the Rushing Attack

J.K. Dobbins Gets the Ground Game Going for the Broncos

Denver’s running attack was effective and scary, averaging 5.6 yards per carry.

• Dobbins had 11 carries for 83 yards and 1 touchdown.
  
• The longest run was 41 yards.
  
• 7.5 yards per carry
  

Dobbins’ mix of power and speed gave Denver an obvious advantage in big plays.

In Los Angeles, a committee led by rookie Omarion Hampton ran the show

• Hampton’s stats: 19 carries, 70 yards, 1 touchdown
  
• 3.7 yards per carry—small but useful
  
• Added value as a receiver
  

Najee Harris got 28 yards before he had to leave because he was hurt. L.A.’s ground game wasn’t showy, but it kept the clock running, which was very important in a close game.

Receiving Corps for the Broncos

• 1 touchdown, 118 yards, and 6 catches
  
• 19.7 yards for each catch
  
• Highlight: a stunning 52-yard touchdown
  

Production went down outside of Sutton. Denver didn’t have any other receiving threats, which is a problem that keeps their offense from being consistent.

Herbert threw the ball around well for the Chargers, which kept the Broncos’ defense on its toes

Best Contributors

• Keenan Allen had 7 catches for 65 yards and 1 touchdown.
  
• Quentin Johnston caught 6 passes for 89 yards, with a long of 37.
  
• Omarion Hampton caught 6 passes for 59 yards.
  

The Chargers’ vast range of targets was a big plus.

Defense and Special Teams

Pressure and Hustle from the Broncos’ Defense

• Alex Singleton had the most tackles in the game, with 12.
  
• Five sacks in all (two by Bonitto, one by Cooper, Franklin-Myers, and D.J. Jones)
  
• Turnovers: Brandon Jones picked off Herbert
  

Denver’s front seven kept hitting Herbert, getting 14 hits on him. The unit really showed its teeth, even if they lost.

Chargers Defense

• Derwin James Jr. had 12 tackles, 1 sack, and 4 tackles for loss for the Chargers’ defense.
  
• Team Sacks: 2, but they put pressure on when it mattered
  
• Three penalties for 25 yards, while Denver had ten for 90 yards.
  

The Chargers’ discipline was a big part of the game, keeping Denver from making mistakes that hurt them.

Teams with special skills

Special teams made all the difference in a three-point finish.

Denver

• Wil Lutz made two field goals (42 and 26) and all of his PATs.
  
• Marvin Mims Jr. had big returns: 28.5 yards per kick return and 28.0 yards per punt.
  

Los Angeles

• Cameron Dicker made all three of his field goals, including the game-winning 43-yarder. Dicker’s steady execution sealed the win and finished the Chargers’ clutch performance.

DENVER BRONCOS — PLAYER STATS

PASSING

Player	COM	PCT	YDS	AVG	TD	INT	QBR
B. Nix	14/25	56.0	153	6.1	1	0	87.6
TOTALS	14/25	56.0	153	6.1	1	0	—

RUSHING

Player	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG
J. Dobbins	11	83	7.5	1	41
B. Nix	8	33	4.1	0	12
R. Harvey	2	2	1.0	0	4
TOTALS	21	118	5.6	1	41

RECEIVING

Player	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG	TGT
C. Sutton	6	118	19.7	1	52	8
R. Harvey	3	14	4.7	0	9	3
L. Krull	1	9	9.0	0	9	2
T. Franklin	2	8	4.0	0	7	4
M. Mims Jr.	1	4	4.0	0	4	4
J. Dobbins	1	0	0.0	0	0	2
TOTALS	14	153	10.9	1	52	23

DEFENSE

Player	TCK	SOL	SCK	TFL	INT	PD	TD
A. Singleton	12	4	0	0	0	0	0
B. Jones	11	6	0	0	1	1	0
T. Hufanga	6	4	0	0	0	2	0
R. Moss	6	4	0	0	0	1	0
J. McMillian	5	4	0	0	0	0	0
J. Strnad	5	0	0	0	0	1	0
N. Bonitto	4	3	2	2	0	0	0
J. Cooper	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
E. Uwazurike	4	2	0	0	0	0	0
D. Tillman	4	2	0	0	0	0	0
J. Barron	4	1	0	0	0	0	0
J. Franklin-Myers	3	2	1	1	0	0	0
J. Elliss	3	2	0	1	0	1	0
J. Jackson	3	1	0	0	0	0	0
D. Jones	2	2	1	2	0	0	0
P. Surtain II	2	2	0	0	0	1	0
Z. Allen	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
…	(remaining players all zeros)
TOTALS	83	41	5	7	1	7	0

FUMBLES

Player	FUM	LST	FF	REC
J. Skinner	0	0	0	1
J. McMillian	0	0	1	0
J. Elliss	0	0	1	0
TOTALS	0	0	2	1

KICK RETURN

Player	RET	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD
M. Mims Jr.	4	114	28.5	32	0
R. Harvey	1	27	27.0	27	0
TOTALS	5	141	28.2	32	0

PUNT RETURN

Player	RET	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD
M. Mims Jr.	2	56	28.0	32	0
TOTALS	2	56	28.0	32	0

KICKING

Player	FG	PCT	LNG	XP	PTS
W. Lutz	2/2	100%	42	2/2	8
TOTALS	2/2	100%	42	2/2	8

PUNTING

Player	NO	AVG	20	TB	LNG	BLK
J. Crawshaw	7	47.1	3	0	56	0
TOTALS	7	47.1	3	0	56	0

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS — PLAYER STATS

PASSING

Player	COM	PCT	YDS	AVG	TD	INT	QBR
J. Herbert	28/47	59.6	300	6.4	1	1	76.6
TOTALS	28/47	59.6	300	6.4	1	1	—

RUSHING

Player	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG
O. Hampton	19	70	3.7	1	11
N. Harris	6	28	4.7	0	7
J. Herbert	2	6	3.0	0	4
D. Davis	1	2	2.0	0	2
TOTALS	28	106	3.8	1	11

RECEIVING

Player	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG	TGT
Q. Johnston	6	89	14.8	0	37	10
K. Allen	7	65	9.3	1	20	11
O. Hampton	6	59	9.8	0	22	7
O. Gadsden	5	46	9.2	0	17	7
L. McConkey	4	41	10.2	0	14	7
Others	0	0	—	0	0	—
TOTALS	28	300	10.7	1	37	46