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Daniel Mader
The Broncos and Chargers may no longer be in contention to win the AFC West, but both remain alive and hopeful in the 2024 playoff race.
Heading into a divisional clash on “Thursday Night Football” in Week 16, Denver and Los Angeles each own an AFC wild-card spot. Despite both teams currently trailing the Chiefs in the AFC West, they’ve still managed to put together strong seasons after significant offseason additions; Denver is finding success while starting a rookie quarterback, and Los Angeles is also trending toward the playoffs after bringing in Jim Harbaugh as head coach.
The Broncos enter Week 16 with a 9-5 record behind Bo Nix (2,972 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, 11 interceptions), and they’re currently the conference’s No. 6 seed with the regular season dwindling down. Denver hasn’t made the postseason since its Super Bowl victory in 2015, so these are exciting times for Sean Payton’s squad, which also owns the league’s eighth-ranked total defense (315.3 yards allowed per game) entering Week 16.
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As for the Chargers, Justin Herbert (2,959 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, two interceptions) has been having one of his top statistical seasons in the NFL so far in 2024. Behind its star quarterback, a strong run game, and standout rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles’ offense has consistently done enough to keep the team in games all season.
However, the Chargers come into this Thursday matchup having lost three of their past four games, including a 40-17 loss to the Buccaneers last week. With the Broncos trending in the other direction, riding a four-game win streak, this matchup could be critical for Los Angeles to hang onto its current No. 7 seed in the AFC playoff bracket.
The winner of this “Thursday Night Football” matchup will help solidify their status as one of the AFC’s 2024 postseason squads, while the loser could see their hopes begin to slip away. As the Broncos go for double-digit wins, the Chargers are looking to end a recent cold spell.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights as the Broncos and Chargers match up on “Thursday Night Football.” Follow along with the action below. 
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(All times ET)
11:10 p.m. — The Broncos convert a fourth down with just over one minute remaining.
11:06 p.m. — At the two-minute warning, Denver is still looking to do whatever it can to get back in this game, but it would take two scores.
11:03 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — What a drive from the Chargers. Capping a 90 yard series,  Herbert goes to Hassan Haskins, who dances in the open field for a 34-yard touchdown. Now holding a 10-point lead with under three minutes remaining, Los Angeles is on its way to picking up a huge win after trailing 21-10 in the first half.
The flip pass. The juke 😮‍💨… The @Chargers TD!#DENvsLAC on Prime Video
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11:01 p.m. — Gus Edwards follows Herbert with a massive play of his own, charging through Denver’s defense up the middle for a 43-yard pickup. The Chargers are in full control right now.
WHAT A RUN BY GUS EDWARDS!@NFL | @chargers | #TNFonPrimepic.twitter.com/so3qLm3gu0
10:59 p.m. — Herbert comes through with a huge gain on the ground. On 3rd & 10, no Broncos defenders are in the area, and he sprints for the first down and more. The 16-yard play keeps the Chargers’ offense on the field.
10:55 p.m. — With under five minutes remaining, Denver punts once again. Its offense has gone fully cold in the second half, and the Chargers are now in command with a three-point lead and possession.
10:53 p.m. — Look out, Bo Nix. Bud Dupree comes flying in to take the Broncos’ rookie quarterback down to begin the pivotal drive. 
Bud Dupree gets free for the sack!#DENvsLAC on Prime Video
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10:48 p.m. — The Broncos shut down the Chargers’ drive with a huge sack on Herbert on third down. Drew Sanders gets the job done to force a punt from Los Angeles.
10:40 p.m. — After their offensive explosion in the first half, the Broncos still can’t get much going in the second half. They punt, and the Chargers now have an opportunity to extend their lead.
10:39 p.m. — Looking for an answer, Nix keeps the Broncos’ drive alive with a 13-yard play to Burton on third down.
10:36 p.m. — Justin Herbert now has the most completions by a quarterback before turning 27 in NFL history:
that’s our quarterback pic.twitter.com/dCEUx3UMlL
10:34 p.m. — Here’s a look at the two-point snag from Palmer:
Josh Palmer taps it to himself and secures the two-point conversion!#DENvsLAC on Prime Video
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10:32 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — The Chargers are on top. Herbert puts an excellent touch on a 19-yard pass to Derius Davis, who reels it in for the touchdown. An incredible catch from Palmer then helps Los Angeles convert on its two-point try. 
what a throw

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10:27 p.m. — A defensive offsides hands the Chargers a free set of downs after reaching a 3rd & 5. Los Angeles can take the lead for the first time tonight with a touchdown.
10:22 p.m. — The third quarter comes to a close with the Chargers approaching midfield. It’s a one-score game at SoFi Stadium, with these two AFC West squads set up for a huge fourth quarter. 
10:16 p.m. — Los Angeles gets a key stop on third down to make things even more interesting. Denver punts with under one minute remaining in the third quarter. 
10:11 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — A 10-play drive for the Chargers ends in another Gus Edwards score. However, their two-point drive is no good, keeping their deficit at five.
big body gus

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10:08 p.m. — Denver gets to Herbert for a loss of 10 yards, setting up second and long for Los Angeles. 
10:06 p.m. — Looking to make this a one-score game again, Herbert scrambles for an 18-yard gain. 
Herbert on the move!#DENvsLAC on Prime Video
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10:00 p.m. FIELD GOAL — The Broncos’ momentum slowed down, but they still come away with points on their first drive of the second half. They now lead by 11. 
9:58 p.m. — Sean Payton opts to go for it on a 4th & 2, and the Broncos convert with a five-yard play to Sutton. Denver’s offense remains alive early in the second half. 
9:55 p.m. — Nix gets the second half going with an 18-yard completion to Troy Franklin. 
9:48 p.m. — An interesting note: That was the first free-kick field goal since 1976.
9:36 p.m. FIELD GOAL — The Broncos punted with just eight seconds remaining, but due to a fair catch interference, the Chargers get a free kick. Dicker connects on a 57-yard field goal before halftime in a strange turn of events. 
get this man to the pro bowl now#ProBowlVote + cameron dicker#ProBowlVote + cameron dicker#ProBowlVote + cameron dicker#ProBowlVote + cameron dicker pic.twitter.com/4QicStseQU
9:29 p.m. — Herbert is picked off! As he throws to the goal line, Kris Abrams-Draine comes away with the ball. The Broncos take over possession with little time remaining in the half.
Rooks stepping up 👐

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9:25 p.m. — Herbert goes to McConkey for a 21-yard play, setting Los Angeles up nicely for some points before halftime. 
Herbert. Ladd. 21 yards.#DENvsLAC on Prime Video
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9:21 p.m. — The Broncos punt for the first time tonight as time ticks down in the first half.
9:19 p.m. — Los Angeles finally breaks through with a positive defensive play. Joey Bosa sacks Nix for a loss of eight yards. 
we see you, joey

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9:18 p.m. — Nix opens another Broncos drive with a 15-yard gain on the ground.
9:14 p.m. — This game has been about which team can manage defensive stops so far, and the Broncos just got another. Los Angeles’ drive comes to a quick end, as Herbert’s third-down pass falls incomplete. 
9:08 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Denver can’t be stopped right now. Nix’s second touchdown pass of the first half goes to Devaughn Vele, making it three touchdown drives for the Broncos. Nix already has 146 passing yards. 
Bo Nix with his 2nd TD pass of the night!@NFL | @Broncos | #TNFonPrimepic.twitter.com/JmL3WOgd7f
9:07 p.m. — Goodbye, Marvin Mims. The wide receiver breaks free down the left sideline for a massive 54-yard play, pushing Denver into the red zone yet again. 
Marvin Mims Jr. has SPEED#DENvsLAC on Prime Video
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9:04 p.m. — Another third down, another Broncos conversion. Nix goes to Williams for an 11-yard gain to keep the fresh drive alive.
9:00 p.m. FIELD GOAL — Cameron Dicker connects on a 37-yard kick, pulling Los Angeles within four points. 
8:59 p.m. — Edwards gets stuffed on a 3rd & 1 with the Chargers moving toward the end zone. It’s a massive stop for the Broncos defense, now forcing a field-goal attempt from Los Angeles.
8:58 p.m. — Ladd McConkey gets on the board with his first reception, a 27-yard gain. 
Ladd gettin’ goin’ #DENvsLAC on Prime Video
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8:52 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — The Broncos are back in the end zone, as Nix goes to his fullback, Michael Burton, for the score. Between 73 team rushing yards and 71 passing yards from Nix, Denver’s offense is on fire so far.
🚨 fullback TD! 🚨#ProBowlVote + @MikeBurtonFB
pic.twitter.com/uuoTEt4Wta
8:51 p.m. — Consecutive catches from Courtland Sutton push the Broncos back into the red zone, looking to take the lead.
Bo throwing darts on the run 🎯#DENvsLAC on Prime Video
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8:44 p.m. — As the first quarter comes to a close, Denver has already had five different plays run the ball. The Broncos will have another 1st & 10 when the second frame begins. 
8:43 p.m. — Nix makes a big play on 3rd & 9, scrambling up the middle to pick up a first down. Denver continues to find early offensive success.
8:36 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Gus Edwards barely breaks the plane from one yard out, and the Chargers are on the board. After giving up an easy touchdown drive defensively, Los Angeles answers with some chunk plays before finding the end zone. 
The Gus Bus gets SIX#DENvsLAC on Prime Video
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8:35 p.m. — The Chargers got a free play, and Herbert made the most of it by finding Joshua Palmer for 24 yards. Los Angeles is knocking on the door of tying the game, now with 1st & Goal. 
Herbert to Palmer gets the @Chargers inside the 5-yard line!#DENvsLAC on Prime Video
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8:34 p.m. — Kimani Vidal picks up 19 yards on the ground to give Los Angeles something to work with. 
8:27 p.m.  TOUCHDOWN — Audric Estime is into the end zone. The Broncos found no trouble moving the ball against this Chargers defense, which also allowed 40 points to Tampa Bay last week. It’s the first touchdown of Estime’s NFL career. 
First career TD for the rook!

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8:26 p.m. — Denver is chugging along on its opening drive, using multiple running backs and short passes from Nix to enter the red zone. 
8:20 p.m. — On a third and short, Javonte Williams picks up more than enough, going for 15 yards after finding a hole to run through. 
8:18 p.m. — The Broncos’ defense gets off to a strong start, forcing a quick three-and-out for the Chargers on their opening drive. Bo Nix will now get his first shot. 
8:16 p.m. — Denver won the coin toss and deferred, so Justin Herbert and the Chargers get the ball first on “Thursday Night Football.”
8:11 p.m. — The Broncos and Chargers are good to go in SoFi Stadium. This matchup will have significant AFC playoff implications for both of these squads, but also teams like the Colts, Dolphins, and Bengals that are currently out of a playoff spot. 
7:25 p.m. — A pair of former Oregon Ducks quarterbacks are under the spotlight tonight:
.@oregonfootball QBs catching up 🦆#DENvsLAC – 8:15pm ET on Prime Video
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7:24 p.m. — And here’s the Chargers’ inactives list:
our inactives for #DENvsLAC

QB Easton Stick (emergency 3rd QB)
CB Cam Hart
CB Elijah Molden
LB Shaquille Quarterman
OL Brenden Jaimes
OL Jordan McFadden
TE Will Dissly
7:20 p.m. — Under an hour from kickoff, here’s a look at the Broncos inactives list tonight:
👀 our inactives for #DENvsLAC.

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The Broncos and Chargers will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. 
“Thursday Night Football” will not air on national television. Fans can stream the game exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Viewers in Canada can stream the game on DAZN.
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Here’s a look at Denver’s final two games of the regular season.
Here’s how Los Angeles will wrap up its regular season. 
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Daniel Mader joined Sporting News as an editorial intern in 2024 following his graduation from Penn State University. Previously, he covered Penn State, high school and local sports beats for NBC Sports, the Centre Daily Times, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Daily Collegian and LancasterOnline. He grew up in Lancaster, Penn., with a love for baseball that’ll never fade, but could also talk basketball or football for days.

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