Chargers running back Ryan Mathews continued his strong play in Week 15, as he carried the Chargers to a 27-20 win over the Broncos Thursday.
Mathews just barely set a new season high, finishing with 128 yards on 29 carries, besting his previous high by 1 yard. He received plenty of carries in the second half, with the Chargers nursing a lead out of halftime. His longest run of the night came at a good time, as he scampered 23 yards down the sideline for his lone touchdown, giving the Chargers a 24-10 lead in the third quarter.
Mathews now has 1,000 yards rushing for the second time in three years. He enters Week 16 against the Raiders with 1,013 yards on 236 carries, with five touchdowns.