The Chargers will end the 2025 regular season on the road in Denver where backup quarterback Trey Lance will start against the Broncos and their elite defense.
With the playoffs clinched, Justin Herbert does not need to trot out their this week in frigid weather just to get his tail whipped on repeat right before the postseason. Starting Lance is the only option this week and it also provides a nice opportunity to gain insight into what the Chargers have in the former first-round pick.
Behind this
offensive line, however, Lance will likely have a tough time. The Broncos are expected to play all of their starters since they can still fight or the AFC’s No. 1 seed which means the Bolts and their backups will get all they can handle.
With all that said, let’s go ahead and jump into the numbers for this matchup.
Chargers Offense
Total yards per game: 341.1 (12th)
Points per game: 22.8 (17th)
Passing yards per game: 219.0 (15th)
Rushing yards per game: 122.1 (12th)
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Top Performers
Passing: QB Justin Herbert – 3,727 passing yards, 26 touchdowns
Rushing yards: RB Kimani Vidal – 631
Rushing touchdowns: RB Omarion Hampton – 4
Receiving yards: WR Ladd McConkey – 789
Receptions: WR Keenan Allen – 74
Receiving touchdowns: WR Quentin Johnston – 8
Chargers Defense
Total yards allowed per game: 288.1 (4th)
Points allowed per game: 20/1 (7th)
Passing yards allowed per game: 183.4 (6th)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 104.7 (9th)
Top Performers
Tackles: LB Daiyan Henley – 102
Tackles for loss: EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 20
Sacks: EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 13
Passes Defended: CB Donte Jackson – 12
Interceptions: CB Donte Jackson, S Tony Jefferson – 4
Forced fumbles: EDGE Khalil Mack – 3
Fumble recoveries: 4 players tied w/ 1
Broncos Offense
Total yards per game: 323.9 (19th)
Points per game: 23.1 (19th)
Passing yards per game: 217.2 (16th)
Rushing yards per game: 106.7 (23rd)
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Top Performers
Passing: QB Bo Nix – 3,790 passing yards, 25 touchdowns
Rushing yards: RB J.K. Dobbins – 772
Rushing touchdowns: RB RJ Harvey – 7
Receiving yards: WR Courtland Sutton – 73
Receptions: WR Courtland Sutton – 1,012
Receiving touchdowns: WR Courtland Sutton – 7
Broncos Defense
Total yards allowed per game: 282.1 (3rd)
Points allowed per game: 19.3 (4th)
Passing yards allowed per game: 192.4 (8th)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 89.7 (2nd)
Top Performers
Tackles: LB Alex Singleton – 128
Tackles for loss: EDGE Nik Bonitto – 13
Sacks: EDGE Nik Bonitto – 12.5
Passes Defended: CB Riley Moss – 17
Interceptions: LB Dondrea McMillan – 2
Forced fumbles: CB Ja’Quan McMillan – 2
Fumble recoveries: 3 players tied w/ 1
