Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 16 2024
Denver Broncos
Away
27
Los Angeles Chargers
HomeWon
34
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | 7 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 27 |
| Chargers | 7 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 34 |
DEN 27LAC 34 Final
Passing leader
23.2PPR pts
23/31, 284 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Gus Edwards
20.1PPR pts
14 ATT, 68 YDS, 2 TD, 1 REC, 3 REC YDS
Broncos leader
21.0PPR pts
29/40, 263 YDS, 2 TD
Defensive playmaker
Kris Abrams-Draine
1 INT, 4 TKL
Chargers 34, Broncos 27: Los Angeles rallies from 8 down at halftime
Los Angeles erased a 21–13 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 21–6 after the break to win 34–27. The Chargers finished with a narrow 380–355 edge in total offense and averaged 6.2 yards per play.
The Broncos went 5-for-13 on third down.
The two teams meet again in Week 5 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +0.6 yards/play LAC 6.2 · DEN 5.6
- +25 total yards LAC 380 · DEN 355
- +12% third-down rate LAC 50% · DEN 38%
Game Highlights
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Why the Chargers Won
Los Angeles won the efficiency and third-down battles.
| Broncos | Stat | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | Yards per play | 6.2 |
| 355 | Total yards | 380 |
| 38% | Third-down conversion | 50% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 63 | Plays | 61 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 32:23 | Time of possession | 27:37 |
Scoring Summary
The Chargers scored four touchdowns and two field goals; the Broncos scored three touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | DEN | LAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 7:34 | DEN | Audric Estime 3-yard TD run Takes leadWil Lutz XP | 7 | 0 |
| 3:09 | LAC | Gus Edwards 1-yard TD run Ties gameCameron Dicker XP | 7 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 12:17 | DEN | Bo Nix → Michael Burton, 1-yard TD Takes leadWil Lutz XP | 14 | 7 |
| 8:50 | LAC | Cameron Dicker 37-yard FG | 14 | 10 |
| 6:22 | DEN | Bo Nix → Devaughn Vele, 6-yard TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP | 21 | 10 |
| 0:00 | LAC | Cameron Dicker 57-yard FG | 21 | 13 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 8:31 | DEN | Wil Lutz 41-yard FG Extends lead | 24 | 13 |
| 2:58 | LAC | Gus Edwards 5-yard TD run2-pt try failed | 24 | 19 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 12:23 | LAC | Justin Herbert → Derius Davis, 19-yard TD Game winnerJustin Herbert → Joshua Palmer, 2-pt conversion | 24 | 27 |
| 2:27 | LAC | Justin Herbert → Hassan Haskins, 34-yard TD Extends leadCameron Dicker XP | 24 | 34 |
| 0:57 | DEN | Wil Lutz 55-yard FG | 27 | 34 |
Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Chargers, Week 16 2024
Fantasy leaders
- Justin Herbert23.2 PTSQB7
- Bo Nix21.0 PTSQB15
- Gus Edwards20.1 PTSRB13
- Ladd McConkey14.7 PTSWR25
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | 23.2 | QB7 | 23/31 | 284 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 0 | 110.1 | Start/Sit → |
| Bo Nix | 21.0 | QB15 | 29/40 | 263 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 106.6 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gus Edwards | 20.1 | RB13 | RB | 14 | 68 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Ladd McConkey | 14.7 | WR25 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 87 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Javonte Williams | 12.3 | RB26 | RB | 4 | 24 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 29 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Hassan Haskins | 11.9 | RB28 | RB | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 39 | 1 | |
| Audric Estime | 10.8 | RB30 | RB | 9 | 48 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
| Derius Davis | 10.8 | WR42 | WR | 1 | -3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Devaughn Vele | 10.1 | WR45 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 21 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Courtland Sutton | 10.0 | WR46 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 50 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Marvin Mims | 9.5 | WR52 | WR | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 62 | 0 | |
| Joshua Palmer | 9.1 | WR54 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 41 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Stone Smartt | 6.7 | TE23 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 37 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Lucas Krull | 5.1 | TE27 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Quentin Johnston | 4.8 | WR73 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 18 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Troy Franklin | 4.5 | WR78 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 25 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Nate Adkins | 3.8 | TE33 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 18 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Blake Watson | 3.3 | RB58 | RB | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | |
| Kimani Vidal | 2.4 | RB63 | RB | 5 | 24 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Tucker Fisk | 2.0 | TE43 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | |
| Hayden Hurst | 1.8 | TE44 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |
| Adam Trautman | 1.5 | TE50 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Denver Broncos
Snap Share
Target Share36 targets
- Javonte Williams31%, 11 targets
- Courtland Sutton17%, 6 targets
- Marvin Mims14%, 5 targets
- Lucas Krull8%, 3 targets
- Troy Franklin8%, 3 targets
- Other22%, 8 targets
Carry Share21 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 1 carries
Los Angeles Chargers
Snap Share
Target Share29 targets
- Joshua Palmer21%, 6 targets
- Quentin Johnston21%, 6 targets
- Ladd McConkey21%, 6 targets
- Stone Smartt10%, 3 targets
- Gus Edwards7%, 2 targets
- Other21%, 6 targets
Carry Share28 carries
- , 14 carries
- , 8 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | 58 | 91% | 6 | 17% | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | 51 | 78% | 6 | 21% | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | 44 | 68% | 6 | 21% | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | 39 | 60% | 6 | 21% | 0 |
| Stone Smartt | 39 | 60% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | 36 | 56% | 3 | 8% | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | 33 | 52% | 11 | 31% | 4 |
| Marvin Mims | 30 | 47% | 5 | 14% | 1 |
| Gus Edwards | 30 | 46% | 2 | 7% | 14 |
| Adam Trautman | 28 | 44% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Lucas Krull | 28 | 44% | 3 | 8% | 0 |
| Tucker Fisk | 28 | 43% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | 26 | 41% | 3 | 8% | 0 |
| Lil'Jordan Humphrey | 23 | 36% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Nate Adkins | 21 | 33% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | 21 | 32% | 0 | 0% | 5 |
| Audric Estime | 13 | 20% | 0 | 0% | 9 |
| Hassan Haskins | 13 | 20% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
| DJ Chark | 12 | 18% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Blake Watson | 10 | 16% | 2 | 6% | 4 |
| Hayden Hurst | 8 | 12% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Derius Davis | 8 | 12% | 2 | 7% | 1 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+8.5Hassan Haskins11.9 PTS vs 3.4 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−9.2Javonte Williams12.3 PTS vs 21.5 xFP
- Highest expected volume21.5 xFPJavonte Williams12.3 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB | 12.3 | 21.5 | −9.2 | 52% | 28% tgt | — | 0 | 4 | 19% | 11 | 28% |
| Bo NixDEN · QB | 21.0 | 19.7 | +1.3 | 100% | 40 att | — | 40 | 3 | 14% | 0 | 0% |
| Justin HerbertLAC · QB | 23.2 | 19.0 | +4.2 | 100% | 31 att | — | 31 | 8 | 29% | 0 | 0% |
| Gus EdwardsLAC · RB | 20.1 | 12.6 | +7.5 | 46% | 50% car | — | 0 | 14 | 50% | 2 | 7% |
| Courtland SuttonDEN · WR | 10.0 | 10.3 | −0.3 | 91% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 15% |
| Joshua PalmerLAC · WR | 9.1 | 10.3 | −1.2 | 60% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 20% |
| Ladd McConkeyLAC · WR | 14.7 | 10.3 | +4.4 | 78% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 20% |
| Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR | 4.8 | 10.3 | −5.5 | 68% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 20% |
| Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR | 9.5 | 9.2 | +0.3 | 47% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 5 | 13% |
| Blake WatsonDEN · RB | 3.3 | 6.0 | −2.7 | 16% | 19% car | — | 0 | 4 | 19% | 2 | 5% |
| Audric EstimeDEN · RB | 10.8 | 5.9 | +4.9 | 20% | 43% car | — | 0 | 9 | 43% | 0 | 0% |
| Devaughn VeleDEN · WR | 10.1 | 5.1 | +5.0 | 56% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Lucas KrullDEN · TE | 5.1 | 5.1 | 0.0 | 44% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Michael BurtonDEN · RB | 10.9 | 5.1 | +5.8 | — | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Stone SmarttLAC · TE | 6.7 | 5.1 | +1.6 | 60% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Troy FranklinDEN · WR | 4.5 | 5.1 | −0.6 | 41% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Derius DavisLAC · WR | 10.8 | 4.1 | +6.7 | 12% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 2 | 7% |
| Hassan HaskinsLAC · RB | 11.9 | 3.4 | +8.5 | 20% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Nate AdkinsDEN · TE | 3.8 | 3.4 | +0.4 | 33% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Kimani VidalLAC · RB | 2.4 | 3.3 | −0.9 | 32% | 18% car | — | 0 | 5 | 18% | 0 | 0% |
| Adam TrautmanDEN · TE | 1.5 | 1.7 | −0.2 | 44% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Hayden HurstLAC · TE | 1.8 | 1.7 | +0.1 | 12% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Scott MatlockLAC · — | 2.0 | 1.7 | +0.3 | — | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Tucker FiskLAC · TE | 2.0 | 1.7 | +0.3 | 43% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Broncos 39 targets and 21 carries; Chargers 30 targets and 28 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Bo Nix
29 of 40 passing for 263 yards, 2 touchdowns; 3 carries for 25 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.7 expected.
No interceptions after 5 in the previous four games. Best score since Week 11.
Justin Herbert
23 of 31 passing for 284 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 8 carries for 28 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.0 expected.
Best score since Week 11.
Javonte Williams Unlucky
11 targets (28% of the team's), 7 catches for 29 yards; 4 carries (19% of the team's) for 24 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 21.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Season high in targets (11). Best score since Week 11.
Courtland Sutton
6 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 50 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.3 expected.
Fewest points since Week 7.
Gus Edwards Ran hot
2 targets (7% of the team's), 1 catch for 3 yards; 14 carries (50% of the team's) for 68 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Joshua Palmer
6 targets (20% of the team's), 3 catches for 41 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.3 expected.
Quentin Johnston Unlucky
6 targets (20% of the team's), 3 catches for 18 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Devaughn Vele Ran hot
3 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 21 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Denver Broncos
- Stock up: Marvin Mims Jr. played 47% of the snaps, up from a 24% season average.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Stock up: Stone Smartt played 60% of the snaps, up from a 16% season average.
- Stock down: Hayden Hurst played 12% of the snaps, down from a 40% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Broncos D | Chargers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| RBs | 19.9 | 19.2 |
| WRs | 30.8 | 32.7 |
| TEs | 11.9 | 10.7 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Los Angeles opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as 7%, then rallied to win.
Chargers win probability
Key Swings
- −21Estime 3-yd TD run50% → 29%Q1 7:34
- +22Edwards 1-yd TD run28% → 50%Q1 3:09
- −23Nix → Burton, 1-yd TD50% → 27%Q2 12:17
- −20Nix → Vele, 6-yd TD35% → 15%Q2 6:22
- +48Herbert → Davis, 19-yd TD21% → 69%Q4 12:23
Swing in Chargers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Denver Broncos | Measure | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Plays | 61 |
| 67% | Pass rate | 54% |
| 5.8 | Yds / dropback | 8.0 |
| 5.2 | Yds / carry | 4.2 |
| 5/13 | Third downs | 6/12 |
Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 2 fewer plays but gained 2.2 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- DEN Williams 28% · Sutton 15% · Mims 13%
- LAC Palmer 20% · McConkey 20% · Johnston 20%
Possession Results
| Result | DEN | LAC |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 4 |
| Field goals | 2 | 1 |
| Punts | 5 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
DEN turnover edge: +1
- The Broncos opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 72-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 4 | 1:30 | Punt |
| DEN | Q1 13:30 | 10 | 72 | 5:56 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q1 7:34 | 8 | 70 | 4:25 | Touchdown |
| DEN | Q1 3:09 | 12 | 70 | 5:52 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q2 12:17 | 8 | 51 | 3:27 | Field goal |
| DEN | Q2 8:50 | 6 | 70 | 2:28 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q2 6:22 | 3 | 7 | 1:22 | Punt |
| DEN | Q2 5:00 | 4 | 19 | 2:26 | Punt |
| LAC | Q2 2:34 | 7 | 49 | 1:53 | Interception |
| DEN | Q2 0:41 | 3 | -2 | 0:41 | Punt |
| DEN | Q3 15:00 | 11 | 47 | 6:29 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q3 8:31 | 10 | 70 | 5:33 | Touchdown |
| DEN | Q3 2:58 | 3 | 3 | 2:13 | Punt |
| LAC | Q3 0:45 | 7 | 78 | 3:22 | Touchdown |
| DEN | Q4 12:23 | 6 | 20 | 2:35 | Punt |
| LAC | Q4 9:48 | 6 | 4 | 3:07 | Punt |
| DEN | Q4 6:41 | 3 | 4 | 2:13 | Punt |
| LAC | Q4 4:28 | 6 | 90 | 2:01 | Touchdown |
| DEN | Q4 2:27 | 7 | 33 | 1:30 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q4 0:57 | 4 | -22 | 0:57 | Downs |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Broncos vs Chargers Head-to-Head
The Broncos and Chargers first met in 1960 and have played 133 times since. They have been AFC West rivals since 1970.
- All-time series
- 74–58–1Broncos lead, 133 meetings since 1960
- Postseason
- 1–0Broncos won in 2013
- Largest Broncos win
- 38–31997
- Largest Chargers win
- 41–32007
Since 2021
5–5 Series tied
10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. B = Broncos win, C = Chargers win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 5 Broncos at Chargers Upcoming
- Week 18 Chargers at Broncos Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 18 Chargers at Broncos, 2025 Wk 18 recap DEN 19 LAC 3 DEN W
- 2025 Wk 3 Broncos at Chargers, 2025 Wk 3 recap LAC 23 DEN 20 LAC W
- 2024 Wk 16 Broncos at Chargers LAC 34 DEN 27 LAC W
- 2024 Wk 6 Chargers at Broncos, 2024 Wk 6 recap LAC 23 DEN 16 LAC W
- 2023 Wk 17 Chargers at Broncos, 2023 Wk 17 recap DEN 16 LAC 9 DEN W
- 2023 Wk 14 Broncos at Chargers, 2023 Wk 14 recap DEN 24 LAC 7 DEN W
- 2022 Wk 18 Chargers at Broncos, 2022 Wk 18 recap DEN 31 LAC 28 DEN W
- 2022 Wk 6 Broncos at Chargers, 2022 Wk 6 recap LAC 19 DEN 16 LAC W
- 2021 Wk 17 Broncos at Chargers, 2021 Wk 17 recap LAC 34 DEN 13 LAC W
- 2021 Wk 12 Chargers at Broncos, 2021 Wk 12 recap DEN 28 LAC 13 DEN W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Broncos | Stat | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 10-7 | Record | 11-6 |
| 25.0 | Points per game | 23.6 |
| 324.6 | Yards per game | 324.2 |
| 5.2 | Yards per play | 5.4 |
| 18.3 | Points allowed per game | 17.7 |
| 317.1 | Yards allowed per game | 324.4 |
Broncos vs Chargers Fantasy Outlook for 2026
Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 5 in Los Angeles and Week 18 in Denver. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
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- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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Broncos vs Chargers Game FAQ
Who won the 2024 Broncos vs Chargers Week 16 game?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 34–27 in Week 16 of the 2024 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on December 19, 2024. See the Chargers' 2024 schedule.
What was the final score of Broncos vs Chargers?
The final score was Chargers 34, Broncos 27. The Broncos led 21–13 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 6, Chargers 21.
What happened in the Broncos vs Chargers game?
Los Angeles erased a 21–13 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 21–6 after the break to win 34–27. The Chargers finished with a narrow 380–355 edge in total offense and averaged 6.2 yards per play. Justin Herbert led all players with 23 of 31 passing for 284 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 8 carries for 28 rushing yards. The Chargers committed 1 turnover, the Broncos none.
What was the game-winning score in Broncos vs Chargers?
Justin Herbert's 19-yard touchdown pass to Derius Davis with 12:23 left in the fourth quarter gave the Chargers a 27–24 lead they never gave up.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Chargers?
Justin Herbert led the game with 23.2 PPR fantasy points, the QB7 of Week 16, on 23 of 31 passing for 284 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 8 carries for 28 rushing yards. Bo Nix was next with 21.0 (QB15). See Justin Herbert's 2024 game log.
Who led Broncos vs Chargers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 23 of 31 for 284 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception. Gus Edwards (LAC) led in rushing with 14 carries for 68 yards and 2 touchdowns. Ladd McConkey (LAC) led in receiving with 6 catches for 87 yards.
How many fantasy points did Justin Herbert score against the Broncos?
Justin Herbert scored 23.2 fantasy points against the Broncos in Week 16 of the 2024 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 23 of 31 passing for 284 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 8 carries for 28 rushing yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Chargers?
Hassan Haskins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 11.9 PPR points on 3.4 xFP (+8.5). Javonte Williams fell furthest short, with 12.3 points on 21.5 xFP (−9.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Chargers?
Javonte Williams had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 12.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Chargers come back to beat the Broncos?
The Chargers' chances of winning fell as low as 7% in the third quarter. Justin Herbert's 19-yard touchdown pass to Derius Davis in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Justin Herbert's 19-yard touchdown pass to Derius Davis then put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Broncos vs Chargers?
The Broncos won the turnover battle 1–0: the Chargers gave the ball away 1 time and the Broncos not at all. The Chargers won the game anyway.
What was the turning point of Broncos vs Chargers?
Justin Herbert's 19-yard touchdown pass to Derius Davis with 12:23 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Chargers' win probability from 21% to 69%.
What is the all-time Broncos vs Chargers record?
The Broncos lead the all-time series 74–58–1 across 133 meetings since 1960, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.
When did the Broncos and Chargers last play before this game?
Before Week 16 of 2024, they last met in the 2024 season on October 13, 2024, when the Chargers beat the Broncos 23–16.
Have the Broncos and Chargers met in the playoffs?
Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2013 playoffs. The Broncos are 1–0 against the Chargers in the postseason.