With an opportunity to clinch a spot in the playoffs for the first time since winning the Super Bowl in 2015, the Denver Broncos and quarterback Bo Nix blew a 21-10 lead, ultimately losing to Justin Herbert,

Justin Herbert leads the Los Angeles Chargers to a pivotal divisional win over the Denver Broncos on 'Thursday Night Football'

Justin Herbert has flashed moments of QB1 skills in 2024, despite the fact that the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback is on a team that runs the ball a fair amount.

Show Caption1 of 98Chargers running back Gus Edwards carries the ball on a touchdown run during the first half of their game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

With the win and loses by the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts this weekend, Los Angeles would clinch a playoff berth.

Justin Herbert passed for 284 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 19-yarder to Derius Davis early in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Chargers got closer to wrapping up a playoff spot by rallying past the Denver Broncos 34-27 on Thursday night.

The Broncos (9-6) failed to clinch their first playoff appearance since the 2015 season as the Los Angles Chargers (9-6) exploded in the second half, outscoring Denver 21-6 en route to a 34-27 victory on 'Thursday Night Football' and a season sweep of their AFC West rival.

Justin Herbert split the defense with an off-balance touchdown pass that coach Jim Harbaugh called his best this season, helping the Los Angeles Chargers rally past the Denver Broncos in primetime.

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