Final · Kickoff
2022 Regular season · Week 18 · Empower Field at Mile High
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The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31–28 at home at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 18 of the 2022 regular season on January 8, 2023. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Broncos to 5–12 and dropped the Chargers to 10–7. The Chargers finished 2022 at 10–7 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Broncos finished 2022 at 5–12 and missed the playoffs. The Broncos’ 31 points were their most in any game of 2022.
In their previous meeting, the Los Angeles Chargers won 19–16 on October 17, 2022. When they met again, the Denver Broncos won 24–7 on December 10, 2023. The teams split their two 2022 meetings.
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 29–20 after meeting No. 49 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.
