Chargers PFF grades: Best, worst performers in Week 17 loss to Broncos

Spotlighting Pro Football Focus’ highest and lowest-graded Chargers players from the loss to the Broncos.

In Week 17, the Chargers came up short against the Broncos 16-9.

Outcome aside, there were some standout performers and others that were duds.

With that being said, here are the best and worst performers from Sunday’s contest, according to Pro Football Focus’ player grades.

Note: To be more accurate, this is based on players who played at least 35% of the snaps on offense (65) or defense (69).

Top 5 Offense

WR Alex Erickson – 77.2

OT Trey Pipkins – 70.7

TE Stone Smartt – 70.4

OL Jordan McFadden – 69.5

QB Easton Stick – 66.7

Top 5 Defense

S Derwin James – 88.4

LB Eric Kendricks – 85.4

S Alohi Gilman – 74.9

LB Nick Niemann – 71.1

EDGE Khalil Mack – 71.0

Bottom 5 Offense

TE Gerald Everett – 59.8

OL Jamaree Salyer – 56.7

OL Brenden Jaimes – 54.1

WR Keelan Doss – 52.8

RB Austin Ekeler – 52.8

Bottom 5 Defense

CB Michael Davis – 50.2

EDGE Justin Hollins – 48.2

DT Austin Johnson – 44.4

DT Otito Ogbonnia – 34.9

DT Scott Matlock – 32.5