"Sometimes, the punching bag punches back. That was the case Sunday as the Chargers, playing their backups, put up an impressive fight against the division-rival Denver Broncos, vying for the top seed in the AFC. The Broncos won, 19-3, but both teams were smothering on defense while failing to establish anything close to an offensive rhythm. The seventh-seeded Chargers (11-6) will play a wild-card game at second-seeded New England (14-3), which rolled over Miami, 38-10, in Sunday's finale."
"The Chargers rested 14 of their starters, including quarterback Justin Herbert, who has played his way into the Most Valuable Player conversation. But they couldn't generate much offense with backup Trey Lance at the helm. Lance completed 20 of 44 passes for 136 yards with an interception. He led all rushers with 69 yards, however, and in the waning moments had his team in position to score the game's only offensive touchdown."
Both teams played a defensive game as the Broncos defeated the Chargers 19-3 while the Chargers rested 14 starters, including Justin Herbert. Backup Trey Lance completed 20 of 44 passes for 136 yards with one interception and led all rushers with 69 yards, nearly positioning the Chargers for the only offensive touchdown late. Denver's defense prevented any offensive touchdowns, and the Broncos secured the No.1 seed and a first-round bye. The Chargers drop to the No.7 seed and will travel to play the No.2 New England Patriots in the wild-card round. Both offenses struggled to find rhythm throughout the game.
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