That started with a tough loss at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night which put the Los Angeles Chargers into the No. 6 spot and the Broncos as the last team in. Going into Sunday, the Broncos still could have clinched their first playoff spot since 2015 if the Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins all lost.

The Denver Broncos squandered an opportunity to clinch a playoff berth last Thursday when they lost to the Los Angeles Chargers, but a postseason berth is still within reach. With two games remaining,

The Denver Broncos faltered Thursday night, losing to the Los Angeles Chargers 34-27 in a pivotal divisional matchup at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.By the numbers: The loss drops the Broncos to 9-6 on the season.