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Broncos' breakdowns ruin a rare fast start and keep them from clinching 1st playoff berth since '15

Dec. 20, 2024 15:04 PM EST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Sean Payton was kicking himself after Denver surrendered both the momentum and the NFL's first successful fair-catch kick in 48 years. Cameron Dicker's gift 57-yard field goal sparked the Chargers' 34-27 comeback Thursday night that snapped Denver's...

Halftime speech by Derwin James could be key to a late-season push by the Chargers

Dec. 20, 2024 13:59 PM EST

If the Los Angeles Chargers are able to put together a late-season run and advance far in the playoffs, a big reason will be what Derwin James Jr. did at halftime Thursday night. With the Chargers trailing the Denver Broncos 21-13 and playing their worst stretch of football this...

Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27

Dec. 20, 2024 09:54 AM EST

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Trailing 21-13 at halftime Thursday night against the Denver Broncos, some wondered if the Los Angeles Chargers had any resolve left after going through their worst four-quarter stretch of the season. The Chargers put some doubts to rest getting back on...

Broncos start strong, but blow a late lead and fail to clinch a playoff berth in a tough defeat

Dec. 20, 2024 01:32 AM EST

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Denver Broncos had an 11-point lead midway through the third quarter Thursday night as they closed in on a win that would punch their team's tickets back to the playoffs after an eight-year absence. Just about everything fell apart from there in the Los...

Pro Picks: Eagles will cruise past the Commanders and Seahawks will upset the Vikings

Dec. 18, 2024 23:07 PM EST

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here. ___ The setup for two Christmas Day games means two games on Saturday in Week 16. They’ll be potential...

Chargers host Broncos on Thursday with both teams closing in on playoff spots

Dec. 18, 2024 15:11 PM EST

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bo Nix and Justin Herbert have tried to keep their focus squarely on Thursday night's pivotal AFC West showdown between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers. Both quarterbacks realize though what a win would do in regards to their postseason...

Chargers aim to get back on track as they host surging Broncos on Thursday

Dec. 18, 2024 14:00 PM EST

Denver (9-5) at Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime Video BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Broncos 11-3; Chargers 9-5. Series record: Broncos lead 72-56-1. Last meeting:...

Chargers turn attention to Broncos while trying to address struggles on defense

Dec. 17, 2024 22:38 PM EST

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — If there was ever a week for the Los Angeles Chargers' defense to be thankful about a short turnaround between games, it's this one. After allowing 512 yards in a 40-17 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday, the Chargers have moved on to preparing for Denver and...

Chargers are reeling after loss to Bucs with important showdown with Broncos on deck

Dec. 16, 2024 20:40 PM EST

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Playoff-contending teams would like to be rolling into the final three games of the regular season. Instead, the Los Angeles Chargers are reeling after Sunday's 40-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and with a short turnaround before what could be its...

Chargers fall apart in a disastrous second half, capped by Herbert's first interception in 3 months

Dec. 15, 2024 22:06 PM EST

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — By the time Justin Herbert threw his first interception in exactly three months late in the third quarter, the Los Angeles Chargers' second half against Tampa Bay was already unraveling into a nightmare. The Chargers never woke up from it in the Buccaneers'...