
How to Watch Broncos vs. Chargers: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 18
At 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) play at the Denver Broncos (13-3).
The Broncos rank 14th in points scored this season (23.9 points per game), but they've been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in the NFL with 19.3 points allowed per game. The Chargers' defensive unit has been paving the way for the team, as they rank fourth-best in the NFL with 288.1 total yards ceded per game. In terms of offense, they are generating 341.1 total yards per game, which ranks 12th.
In the article below, we lay out all the details you need to watch this game on TV.
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How to Watch Broncos vs. Chargers
- When: Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 4:25 p.m. ET
- Where: Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado
- TV:
- Live Box Score: Fox Sports
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Broncos vs. Chargers: Head-to-Head
- Against Denver, Los Angeles has totaled three wins over the past five matchups.
- The Chargers have covered three times in those games, with the teams outpacing the total on two occasions.
- Denver has tallied 103 points in the last five matchups while only allowing 96 to Los Angeles.
Broncos' 2025 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2025 | Titans | W 20-12 | FOX |
| 9/14/2025 | at Colts | L 29-28 | CBS |
| 9/21/2025 | at Chargers | L 23-20 | CBS |
| 9/29/2025 | Bengals | W 28-3 | ABC |
| 10/5/2025 | at Eagles | W 21-17 | CBS |
| 10/12/2025 | vs. Jets | W 13-11 | NFL Network |
| 10/19/2025 | Giants | W 33-32 | CBS |
| 10/26/2025 | Cowboys | W 44-24 | CBS |
| 11/2/2025 | at Texans | W 18-15 | FOX |
| 11/6/2025 | Raiders | W 10-7 | Amazon Prime Video |
| 11/16/2025 | Chiefs | W 22-19 | CBS |
| 11/30/2025 | at Commanders | W 27-26 | NBC/Peacock |
| 12/7/2025 | at Raiders | W 24-17 | CBS |
| 12/14/2025 | Packers | W 34-26 | CBS |
| 12/21/2025 | Jaguars | L 34-20 | FOX |
| 12/25/2025 | at Chiefs | W 20-13 | Amazon Prime Video |
| 1/4/2026 | Chargers | - | - |
Broncos Stats & Insights
- Denver ranks ninth in pass offense (230.2 passing yards per game) and eighth in pass defense (192.4 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- The Broncos rank 19th in rushing yards this season (118.9 rushing yards per game), but they've been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with 89.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Denver has forced 12 total turnovers (28th in NFL) this season and have turned it over 17 times (12th in NFL) for a turnover margin of -5, 25th-ranked in the NFL.
Broncos Key Players
- Bo Nix has been a catalyst for the Broncos' offense this year, tallying 3,790 passing yards with 25 passing touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 63.5% completion percentage.
- As a runner, RJ Harvey has produced 512 yards on the ground with seven rushing touchdowns in 16 games.
- In 16 games, Courtland Sutton has converted 122 targets into 73 receptions, 1,012 yards and seven touchdowns for the Broncos.
Chargers' 2025 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2025 | vs. Chiefs | W 27-21 | YouTube |
| 9/15/2025 | at Raiders | W 20-9 | ESPN |
| 9/21/2025 | Broncos | W 23-20 | CBS |
| 9/28/2025 | at Giants | L 21-18 | CBS |
| 10/5/2025 | Commanders | L 27-10 | FOX |
| 10/12/2025 | at Dolphins | W 29-27 | CBS |
| 10/19/2025 | Colts | L 38-24 | CBS |
| 10/23/2025 | Vikings | W 37-10 | Amazon Prime Video |
| 11/2/2025 | at Titans | W 27-20 | CBS |
| 11/9/2025 | Steelers | W 25-10 | NBC/Peacock |
| 11/16/2025 | at Jaguars | L 35-6 | CBS |
| 11/30/2025 | Raiders | W 31-14 | CBS |
| 12/8/2025 | Eagles | W 22-19 | ABC/ESPN |
| 12/14/2025 | at Chiefs | W 16-13 | CBS |
| 12/21/2025 | at Cowboys | W 34-17 | FOX |
| 12/27/2025 | Texans | L 20-16 | NFL Network |
| 1/4/2026 | at Broncos | - | - |
Chargers Stats & Insights
- Los Angeles ranks 15th in the NFL with 219 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks sixth with 183.4 passing yards surrendered per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- In terms of rushing, the Chargers rank 12th in the NFL on offense (122.1 rushing yards per game) and ninth defensively (104.7 rushing yards allowed per game).
- With 23 forced turnovers (seventh in NFL) and 19 turnovers committed (16th in NFL) this season, Los Angeles ranks eighth in the NFL with a turnover margin of +4.
Chargers Key Players
- Justin Herbert has 26 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions in 16 games, completing 66.4% of his throws for 3,727 yards (232.9 per game).
- Quentin Johnston has 51 receptions for 735 yards (56.5 per game) and eight touchdowns in 13 games.
- In 16 games, Ladd McConkey has 66 catches for 789 yards (49.3 per game) and six touchdowns.
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