Chargers vs. Broncos live updates: score, highlights from TNF

The holiday season is here and that means the NFL playoff races are here too. There are three weeks left in the 2024 regular season, and Week 16 begins with the Denver Broncos (9-5) taking on the Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) at SoFi StadiUh.

These AFC West rivals are meeting for the second time this season. In Week 6, the Chargers defeated the Broncos 23-16 in Denver.

The Broncos were one of the most surprising teams in 2024 and are right in the middle of the AFC playoff picture. Los Angeles enters Week 16 following a 40-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tonight, these teams enter the AFC playoffs ranked sixth and seventh, and a win on “Thursday Night Football” for Denver would put them in the playoffs. A win for the Chargers would put them ahead of Denver as they would win the season series with their division opponents.

The Kansas City Chiefs have secured the AFC West title for the ninth straight season, but the Chargers and Broncos are fighting for second place and a playoff spot. Two respected coaches lead these teams – Jim Harbaugh for the Chargers and Sean Payton for the Broncos. A playoff atmosphere can be expected in this duel.

USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates, highlights and more from the “Thursday Night Football” matchup between the Chargers and Broncos below.

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Chargers vs. Broncos start time

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET

The Chargers and Broncos game will open Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season on “Thursday Night Football” at 8:15 p.m. ET.

Chargers vs. Broncos TV station

Live stream: Amazon Prime Video

“Thursday Night Football” will be available to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

Watch “Thursday Night Football” with an Amazon Prime Video subscription

Who are the Thursday Night Football announcers for Amazon Prime Video?

Al Michaels (play-by-play) and Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) will be in the broadcast booth for Prime Video, while Kaylee Hartung (sideline) and Terry McAulay (rules analyst) will provide additional reporting.

Prime Video’s pregame, halftime and postgame shows feature Charissa Thompson as host and former NFL players Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tony Gonzalez, Richard Sherman and Andrew Whitworth as analysts.

Taylor Rooks is the feature reporter for coverage of Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football.” Albert Breer provides reports and analysis.

The Broncos secure the playoff spot with:

Win or draw
Dolphins loss or draw + Bengals loss or draw + Colts loss or draw

The Chargers secure a playoff spot with:

Dolphins win + loss or draw + Colts loss or draw
Draw + Dolphins loss + Colts loss + Bengals loss or tie

➤ Playoff picture at the start of Week 16

Chargers inactive against Broncos

QB Easton Stick (third emergency QB)
CB Cam Hart
CB Elijah Molden
LB Shaquille Quarterman
OL Brenden Jaimes
OL Jordan McFadden
TE Will Dissly

Broncos inactive against Chargers

QB Zach Wilson (third emergency QB)
CB Riley Moss
RB Jaleel McLaughlin
CB Levi Wallace
LB Levelle Bailey
OT Frank Crum
DE Matt Henningsen

Chargers vs. Broncos tips and predictions

Here’s how the USA TODAY Sports staff expects the “TNF” matchup between the Chargers and Broncos to unfold in Week 16:

Tyler Dragon: Chargers 23, Broncos 19
Jordan Mendoza: Broncos 20, Chargers 16

Chargers vs. Broncos odds, moneyline, over/under

According to BetMGM NFL odds, the Chargers are the favorites to win over the Broncos. Not interested in this game? Check out expert picks and best bets for every NFL game this week.

Spread: Chargers (-2.5)
Money line: Chargers (-145); Broncos (+120)
Over/under: 41

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Where is Chargers vs. Broncos?

The “TNF” matchup between the Chargers and Broncos will take place in Inglewood, California at SoFi Stadium.

SoFi Stadium, which is also home to the Los Angeles Rams, opened in 2020. SoFi Stadium hosted Super Bowl 56 – the first Super Bowl in the Los Angeles area since the 1992 season, in which the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals. This season (2021), SoFi Stadium became the first NFL stadium to host a conference championship game and the Super Bowl in the same season. The Rams also became the second team to play a Super Bowl in their home stadium (after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55).

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Weather updates for Chargers vs. Broncos

It’s going to be a beautiful evening in Inglewood, California. According to the Weather Channel, it will be near 70 degrees at kickoff. This game will be played indoors at SoFi Stadium, so Mother Nature will have no role in this game.

y – Kansas City Chiefs: 13-1
Denver Broncos: 9-5
Los Angeles Chargers: 8-6
Las Vegas Raiders: 2-12

y – won division

Chargers playoff odds

According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Chargers have -1100 odds to make the playoffs in Week 16. That gives LA a 91.7% chance of qualifying for the postseason.

Broncos playoff odds

According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Broncos have a -1200 chance of making the playoffs in Week 16. That gives Denver a 92.3% chance of qualifying for the postseason.

Chargers remaining schedule

The Chargers’ remaining four opponents have a combined winning percentage of .333 per tankathon. This is the fifth-easiest remaining schedule among the 32 NFL teams.

Below is a look at the Chargers’ remaining schedule:

Broncos remaining schedule

The Broncos’ remaining three opponents have a combined winning percentage of 0.643 per tankathon. This is 7th place^Th among the 32 NFL teams, meaning Denver will finish the season with a more challenging schedule than average.

Below is a look at the Broncos’ remaining schedule:

Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl wins?

The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers have the most Super Bowl wins with six.

The Broncos have played in eight Super Bowls (tied for the second most of all time with three other teams) and have won three Lombardi Trophies, the most recent coming in Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers in the 2015 season. The Chargers have only played in one Super Bowl, losing to the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX.

NFL franchises with the most Super Bowl wins:

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