The Chargers beat the New England Patriots 40-7 to clinch their first playoff berth since 2022, which will be their third postseason appearance in 11 seasons.

"Harbaugh's fingerprints are all over this team already. But after the Chargers beat the rival Broncos in a matchup with major wild-card implications, it's clear it's the combination of quarterback and coach that makes the Bolts a nightmare matchup as the AFC's (likely) sixth seed."

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh says quarterback Justin Herbert's "incredible" effort was key in the team's Thursday night win over the Denver Broncos.