The Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Chargers 14-9 in a tightly contested Week 17 matchup that secured their playoff positioning. The victory was crucial as both teams fought for momentum heading into the postseason, with the Broncos managing to hold off a late charge from the Chargers. Offensively, Bo Nix led the way for Denver with a key touchdown pass, while RJ Harvey dominated on the ground, racking up 114 rushing yards. Justin Herbert of the Chargers threw for 164 yards, but struggled to find the end zone, relying heavily on George Pickens, who tallied 90 receiving yards but could not turn those stats into crucial points. Defensively, the Broncos made their mark, with Jalen Pitre leading the charge with four total tackles and Darrell Clarke providing a significant boost with two sacks. The turning point came when the Chargers were driving late in the fourth quarter, only to be halted by a crucial interception from Trayvon Porter, sealing the win for Denver as they held off the Chargers' final attempts to score.