The outcome rippled through the AFC, with the Denver Broncos clinching the AFC West, and the Indianapolis Colts eliminated from playoff contention. The Chargers (11-5), who had won four in a row, made some uncharacteristic mistakes to fritter away scoring chances. Dicker missed the extra point on the latter touchdown, meaning the Chargers couldn’t tie with a field goal and needed a touchdown. They were flat and flat-footed from the beginning, surrendering a 75-yard touchdown pass on Houston’s first possession and a 43-yard touchdown pass on the second. Derwin James Jr. had an interception early in the second quarter to set up a field goal for the Chargers.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 28, 2025 03:03 UTC