Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season kicks off with a massive AFC West battle between the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos on "TNF."

December 19, 2024, Inglewood, California, USA: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) reacts after passing the ball during a NFL, American Football Herren, USA football game between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. / Brenton Tse / IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire

The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.

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.

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Denver (9-5) brings a four-game winning streak into a matchup with Los Angeles on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at SoFi Stadium. The line forecasts a close game, with the Chargers favored by 2.5

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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.

The Chargers are virtually a slam dunk for the playoffs after their quarterback approached Thursday night's game like a day on the courts.

The Broncos had their best shot to get it done against the Chargers but they blew it in epic fashion. Now their playoff hopes are toast.

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.