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Broncos Lock Up AFC No. 1 Seed With 19-3 Win Over Chargers

The result gives Denver a bye, sending the No. 7 Chargers to face No. 2 New England in Foxborough.

Overview

  • Los Angeles rested multiple starters, including quarterback Justin Herbert, as Trey Lance started and went 20-of-44 for 136 yards.
  • Ja'Quan McMillian delivered a 45-yard interception return for Denver's lone touchdown, highlighting a defense-first victory.
  • Wil Lutz converted all four field goal attempts, and the Broncos tied a franchise high with 14 wins and set a single-season team sack record at 68.
  • Bo Nix tied Russell Wilson for the most wins (24) by a quarterback in his first two NFL seasons, and Sean Payton joined a short list of coaches with No. 1 seeds for multiple franchises.
  • The AFC bracket features Patriots vs. Chargers and Jaguars vs. Bills, with the AFC North winner hosting the Texans, as Denver awaits the lowest remaining seed in the divisional round.