The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers are heading into Week 16 with contrasting momentum, but both have their sights set on the AFC playoffs.
The Broncos, riding high on a four-game winning streak, are just one win away from officially clinching their first playoff berth since their Super Bowl 50 victory. Meanwhile, the Chargers, who have lost three of their last four games, are desperately trying to maintain their hold on the final AFC wild-card spot.
On Thursday Night Football, the Chargers are hoping to bounce back quickly from last week’s brutal 40-17 home loss to the surging Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite their recent struggles, the Chargers still hold a two-game lead over the Colts, Dolphins, and Bengals in the race for the last wild-card spot. A win would give them some breathing room in an increasingly crowded playoff picture.
For the Broncos, everything has been clicking lately. They’re coming off a solid win against the Colts, thanks to Bo Nix’s mixed but impactful performance, where he threw three touchdown passes alongside three interceptions. The victory extended Denver’s win streak to four games and puts them in a prime position to carry this momentum into a potential playoff run.
The last time these two teams faced off, back in Week 6, the Chargers came out on top with a 23-16 victory in Denver. Justin Herbert threw for 237 yards and a touchdown in that game, proving he can lead his team to a win even in a tough environment.
With so much at stake, both teams will leave it all on the field Thursday night. For Denver, it’s a chance to secure their playoff dreams. For Los Angeles, it’s a fight to keep theirs alive.
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