In 2024, the Los Angeles Chargers hit a small rebuild. They parted methods with essential offensive gamers like Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Austin Ekeler. Nevertheless, the workforce did get a brand new head coach this previous offseason. Former Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh took the job. He’s helped change the tradition of the workforce and is making an attempt to instill a successful mentality.
Los Angeles had an essential sport in Week 16 at house. They hosted the Broncos on TNF and have been down 21-10 at halftime. After giving up three touchdowns within the first half, the protection tightened up. Denver solely scored six factors of their second half whereas the Chargers offense scored 24 factors. A 34-27 win vs. the Broncos improved the Chargers document to 9-6. They swept their season sequence vs. Denver and jumped them within the AFC playoff race. The Chargers now have a 97% likelihood to make the postseason.
A win on TNF in Week 16 was large for the Chargers’ probabilities to make the playoffs
CHARGERS BOLT BACK IN THE SECOND HALF TO COMPLETE THE DOUBLE-DIGIT COMEBACK
They now have a 97% likelihood to make the playoffs after the win
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Heading into Week 16, the Chargers have been 1-3 of their final 4 video games. They have been blown out 40-17 in Week 15 vs. the Bucs however knew that they had an essential sport developing. Los Angeles already beat the Broncos earlier this season they usually knew they might do it once more. Nevertheless, Denver’s offense was taking part in properly within the first half. They scored 21 factors and had a double-digit lead at halftime. Regardless of how properly the Broncos performed within the first half, Justin Herbert and the Chargers had a response of their very own.
Herbert performed extremely within the second half and helped lead the Chargers to a comeback win. He was 11-16 within the second half for 144 yards and two touchdowns. The 26-year-old completed the sport with 284 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Transferring ahead, the Chargers have a good schedule forward. Each of their video games are on the highway to complete the season however they’re vs. sub .500 groups. Los Angeles performs the Patriots in Week 17 and the Raiders in Week 18. There’s a robust likelihood the Chargers end the season with three wins if they don’t slip up within the final two weeks.
