Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh says quarterback Justin Herbert's "incredible" effort was key in the team's Thursday night win over the Denver Broncos.

Herbert left the Chiefs game for a brief moment due to a leg injury he sustained. It was then revealed that he was dealing with an ankle and thigh injury. Now, Herbert has missed practice on Wednesday and was limited on Thursday, leading to him being in danger of starting against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Justin Herbert is dealing with an ankle injury for the second time this season. The Chargers quarterback did not practice Wednesday as Los Angeles began preparations for Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay.

The NFL is enjoying a three-day weekend before taking over Christmas on Wednesday, and the AFC playoff picture has taken the full focus.Sunday’s action saw the Washington Commanders (10–5) take down the Philadelphia Eagles (12–2) in a tremendous NFC East battle,

But picking up that 10th win would allow the Broncos to enter the playoffs for the first time in 9 years through the front door, instead of backing in. Regardless of what it looks like after blowing an 11-point lead to the Chargers,

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards' best plays from his two touchdown game against the Denver Broncos in Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season. Kansas City Chiefs safety Jaden Hicks intercepts Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's pass.

The Denver Broncos came out firing, but it was the Los Angeles Chargers who adjusted and dominated the second half for an AFC West victory.

Herbert passes for 284 yards, Gus Edwards runs for two TDs and the Chargers erase an 11-point deficit to all but guarantee their second playoff berth in three seasons with a 34-27 win.

The AFC playoff picture is going to come into sharp focus after Week 16 is done. For the most part, that’ll happen before Sunday’s games even start. The AFC West wild card showdown between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers already took place on Thursday night.

The Los Angeles Chargers scored three second-half touchdowns to overcome a double-digit deficit and defeat their AFC West rival, the Denver Broncos, 34-27 on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood,

The Los Angeles Chargers came back to beat the Denver Broncos 34-27 on Thursday Night Football. Here are winners and losers from the Week 16 opener.

Wide receiver Joshua Palmer snags a 24-yard pass from quarterback Justin Herbert to get them within the 25-yard line.