Chargers takeaways: Comeback victory against Broncos puts a playoff berth in sight
LA TimesThe Chargers fully acknowledged the importance of Thursday’s game. Chargers Chargers rally in second half to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed The Chargers trailed by 11 in the second half before scoring 21 straight points to beat the Broncos and surpass them in the AFC West and playoff standings. The quarterback shook off an uncharacteristic interception in the second quarter Thursday to propel the Chargers to a 34-27 win that has the team on the brink of its first playoff appearance since 2022. Herbert threw two touchdowns in the second half, finishing with 284 yards passing and 28 rushing while helping the Chargers outscore their division rivals 21-6 in the second half. “It’s what we always dreamed of to have these bright lights and especially on ‘Thursday Night Football,’ a playoff-type game.. As long as we’re playing loose, free, fearless and going out there and just playing ball and doing what we do, I think we’re at our best then.” Four things we learned from the win: