Broncos’ Sean Payton Calls Chargers Matchup a ‘Playoff Game’ Despite Absence of Justin Herbert

Broncos’ Sean Payton calls Chargers matchup a ‘playoff game’ despite absence of Justin Herbert

Broncos head coach Sean Payton largely shrugged off Los Angeles coach Jim Harbaugh's decision to rest star quarterback Justin Herbert in Week 18, and said the Broncos' focus is on backup Trey Lance.

Broncos Add Veteran Trench Protector to Roster Ahead of Chargers Game

The Denver Broncos are playing their starters against the Los Angeles Chargers, who will give as many of their banged-up players part or all of the game off as possible. If the Broncos get a big lead, they could give snaps to players like Calvin Throckmorton.Throckmorton rejoins the Broncos after a brief departure.His arrival comes at a critical time, when the Broncos have made it clear that they want to win, but must also be cognizant of the bi…

Chargers to decide how much to play Herbert against Broncos

EL SEGUNDO — The Los Angeles Chargers have little to play for in Week 18, which raises the question of whether quarterback Justin Herbert should take the field in the regular-season finale against the Denver Broncos and their league-leading pass…

How the Broncos Can Beat the Chargers

The Denver Broncos are AFC West Champions for the first time since 2015. Still, the job is not finished for them, as they have to win their next matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers to remain the number one seed in the AFC and clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh announced that quarterback Justin Herbert will not play, while Trey Lance will be starting on Sunday. Since it’s another divisional matchup, th…