The Los Angeles Chargers secured a crucial victory in their NFL debut under Jim Harbaugh, defeating the Denver Broncos 34-27 on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium. The win gave the Chargers a strong position in the playoff picture and allowed them to clinch their spot from home.
With this win, the Chargers now require the San Francisco 49ers to beat the Miami Dolphins and the Indianapolis Colts to lose to the Tennessee Titans. If they had lost, their chances of making the playoffs would have dropped significantly.
The Broncos are still in contention for a playoff berth but need favorable outcomes from other teams in the AFC East division. In contrast, the Chargers’ playoff odds were bolstered by this win, providing them with a strong chance to secure a spot in the postseason bracket.
Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/how-chargers-win-over-broncos-on-tnf-impacts-nfl-playoff-picture