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 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.

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.

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 already played their Week 16 game and blew a golden opportunity to clinch a spot in the playoff field. After losing the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night, the Broncos will have over a week to prepare for their next game.