Broncos-Chargers on ‘Thursday Night Football’: What We Learned from Los Angeles’ 34-27 win
December 19, 2024
The Los Angeles Chargers secured a 34-27 victory over the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football, marking their fourth win in their last five games. Here are some key takeaways from the contest:
* Justin Herbert continued his impressive form, throwing for 342 yards and two touchdowns. The quarterback has now thrown for over 4,000 yards this season, becoming the third player in Chargers history to achieve this feat.
* The Chargers’ receiving corps proved to be a thorn in the side of the Broncos’ defense. Keenan Allen hauled in 10 receptions for 104 yards, while Mike Williams added six catches for 74 yards and a touchdown.
* Los Angeles’ defense struggled to contain Denver’s running game, allowing 146 yards on the ground. However, they were able to sack Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien four times, with Joey Bosa recording two of those sacks.
* The Chargers’ special teams unit played a crucial role in the game, with kicker Dustin Hopkins making all four of his field goal attempts. Punter JK Scott also had a solid night, pinning the Broncos deep in their own territory on multiple occasions.
* The Broncos’ loss drops them to 7-8 on the season, while the Chargers improve to 9-6. Los Angeles now has a one-game lead over the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West standings.
* The Chargers will look to build on this momentum next week when they travel to face the Indianapolis Colts, while the Broncos will try to bounce back against the Los Angeles Rams.