Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos Prediction, Odds & Props — Week 18

The Los Angeles Chargers visit the Denver Broncos in Week 18 of the 2026 NFL season, on Sunday, January 10 at 12:00 AM ET at Empower Field at Mile High. Open air · Grass. The Chargers are 0-8 (4th in the AFC West), the Broncos 7-2 (1st in the AFC West). The Chargers went 0-6 down the stretch, the Broncos 5-1.

In 2026 the Chargers scored 15.1 points per game (32nd in the NFL) and allowed 27.4 (28th in the NFL); the Broncos scored 22 (20th in the NFL) and allowed 20.7 (10th in the NFL).

Head-to-head, the recent series reads DEN 3–3 over the last 6 meetings, at an average total of 38.3; against the spread it is DEN 3–3, and the total has gone UNDER 4–2. The last 6 meetings are split 3–3 — 5 of the 6 landed inside a score.

Injury report: 16 players out and 16 questionable across the two teams — Talanoa Hufanga (DEN S, Out), Brandon Jones (DEN S, Out), Kris Abrams-Draine (DEN CB, Out) and Denzel Perryman (LAC LB, IR, designated to return).

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Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos: team comparison (2026 season, NFL rank in brackets)
Los Angeles ChargersDenver Broncos
Record0-87-2
Division4th AFC W1st AFC W
Last six resultsL L L L L LL W W W W W
Points / G15.1 (32nd)22 (20th)
Total Yds / G316.4 (26th)283.7 (31st)
Yards / Play5.1 (26th)4.9 (30th)
Pass Yds / G201.9 (24th)192.2 (28th)
Rush Yds / G114.5 (16th)91.4 (27th)
3rd Down %34.2% (28th)32.4% (31st)
1st Downs / G16.4 (28th)18.2 (22nd)
Turnover Diff-7 (29th)+5 (7th)
Pts Allowed / G27.4 (28th)20.7 (10th)
Yds Allowed / G352.6 (18th)374.2 (25th)
Pass Yds Allowed230.6 (12th)249.9 (25th)
Rush Yds Allowed122 (20th)124.3 (23rd)
Sacks13 (30th)26 (8th)
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Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos injury report
PlayerTeamPositionStatusInjury
Justin HerbertLACQBQuestionable
Kayode AwosikaLACGQuestionableFibula
Brenen ThompsonLACWRQuestionableQuadricep
Deane LeonardLACCBQuestionableConcussion
Kendall WilliamsonLACSQuestionableCalf
Ladd McConkeyLACWRQuestionableConcussion
Talanoa HufangaDENSOutAnkle
Brandon JonesDENSOutHamstring
Kris Abrams-DraineDENCBOutAnkle
Isas WaxterLACCBQuestionableAnkle
Justin EboigbeLACDTQuestionableShoulder
Jaylen WaddleDENWRQuestionableChest
Riley MossDENCBQuestionableRibs
Denzel PerrymanLACLBIR, designated to returnPectoral
David NjokuLACTEIR, designated to returnFibula
Eyioma UwazurikeDENDEInjured reserveShoulder
Derwin James Jr.LACSInjured reserveHamstring
RJ HarveyDENRBInjured reserveKnee
Tyler BadieDENRBInjured reserveThumb
Jonah EllissDENLBInjured reserveAnkle
Alec IngoldLACFBInjured reserveShoulder
Trevor PenningLACGInjured reserveConcussion
Trey LanceLACQBInjured reserveGroin
Rashawn SlaterLACOTInjured reserveAnkle
Trey Pipkins IIILACOTInjured reserveKnee
Isaiah WorldLACOTOut
Nick GargiuloDENGReserve/PUPKnee
Frank CrumDENOTIR, designated to returnUndisclosed
Caleb LohnerDENTEIR, designated to returnLower body
Tyler BiadaszLACCInjured reserveKnee
Levelle BaileyDENLBInjured reserveLeg
Michael DeiterDENCInjured reserve
Matt HenningsenDENDEInjured reserve
Michael BurtonDENFBInjured Reserve
Matt PeartDENOTInjured Reserve
Delarrin Turner-YellDENSQuestionable
Drew SandersDENLBInjured Reserve
Reese TaylorDENCBQuestionable
Gavin OrtegaDENOTOut
Marvin Mims Jr.DENWRQuestionable
Sai'vion JonesDENDEQuestionable
Austin DeculusLACOTQuestionable
Jordan OladokunLACCBInjured Reserve
Josh FugaLACDTInjured Reserve
Kyle KennardLACLBInjured Reserve
Dalevon CampbellLACWRInjured Reserve
Luke GrimmLACWRInjured Reserve
KeAndre Lambert-SmithLACWRInjured Reserve
Bud DupreeLACLBQuestionable
Sincere BrownLACWRInjured Reserve
Theo Wease Jr.LACWROut

The last 6 meetings are split 3–3 — 5 of the 6 landed inside a score.

Recent meetings
GameWinnerScoreVenue
2026 Week 5DEN23–17SoFi Stadium
2025 Week 18DEN19–3Empower Field at Mile High
2025 Week 3LAC23–20SoFi Stadium
2024 Week 16LAC34–27SoFi Stadium
2024 Week 6LAC23–16Empower Field at Mile High
2023 Week 17DEN16–9Empower Field at Mile High

Frequently asked questions

When do the Chargers play the Broncos?

Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos is Week 18 of the 2026 NFL season, kicking off on Sunday, January 10 at 12:00 AM ET at Empower Field at Mile High.

What is the head-to-head record between the Chargers and the Broncos?

The recent series is DEN 3–3 over the last 6 meetings — the last one finished DEN 23–17 in 2026 (Week 5), and against the spread the series is DEN 3–3.

Who is injured for Chargers vs Broncos?

51 players carry a designation: 16 out and 16 questionable, including Talanoa Hufanga (DEN S, Out), Brandon Jones (DEN S, Out), Kris Abrams-Draine (DEN CB, Out) and Denzel Perryman (LAC LB, IR, designated to return).

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