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Broncos Lock up AFC’s Top Seed in 19-3 Victory over Chargers
The Broncos tied their franchise record with 14 wins and set an NFL-high 68 sacks this season, earning a first-round playoff bye.
- On Jan 4, 2026, the Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 19-3 in Denver, highlighted by Ja'Quan McMillian's 45-yard interception return for a touchdown.
- With no chance to win the division, the Chargers treated the game like a bye and Coach Jim Harbaugh sat several starters, including Justin Herbert, Derwin James and Tuli Tuipulotu.
- Wil Lutz was 4-for-4 on field goals while Nik Bonitto's strip-sack helped the Broncos pass rush set a franchise-record and NFL-high 68 sacks for the season.
- They'll get a week off before hosting their first playoff game since 2015, and the result reshaped wild-card matchups including the Chargers likely visiting the New England Patriots.
- Keenan Allen still earned contract incentives worth $1,000,000 despite the loss, and Broncos quarterback Bo Nix threw for 141 yards, tying Russell Wilson's 24-win record.
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Broncos earn top seed in AFC in Bo Nix's second season, finishing with 14
The Denver Broncos clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers, finishing the regular season 14-3 and securing home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
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Nick Canepa’s Report Card: Chargers get mixed grades in regular-season finale
Nick Canepa grades the Chargers following Sunday’s 19-3 loss to the Broncos in Denver: Quarterbacks: C An early August game. Justin Herbert, more banged up than a Buddy Rich tom-tom, wisely was held out, as were others. So Trey Lance, who the 49ers once used three No. 1s to draft, got the start. Trey tried some long stuff early but was throwing airballs, Had an inexcusable delay. At one point before the break, he completed seven straight passes.…
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Leaning Left14Leaning Right5Center24Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Center
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources are Center
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C 56%
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