Final · Kickoff
2023 Regular season · Week 17 · Empower Field at Mile High
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The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16–9 at home at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 17 of the 2023 regular season on December 31, 2023. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The 25 combined points were the fewest in any game of Week 17.
The result moved the Broncos to 8–8 and dropped the Chargers to 5–11. It was the Chargers’ fourth straight loss. The Chargers finished 2023 at 5–12 and missed the playoffs. The Broncos finished 2023 at 8–9 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Denver Broncos won 24–7 on December 10, 2023. When they met again, the Los Angeles Chargers won 23–16 on October 13, 2024. The Broncos swept the 2023 season series.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Broncos lead the series 31–20 after meeting No. 51 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
The Chargers coach rejected any change after the loss in Seattle, and Justin Herbert backed his play-caller as the offense keeps stalling early in games.
Surtain and Moss are out against the Chargers; Bryant is on injured reserve, and Lil’Jordan Humphrey has joined Denver’s active roster.
