The Chargers lost to the Buccaneers on Sunday. They fell to 8-6, as did their percentage of making the playoffs.
According to NFL.com, Los Angeles has an 88% chance of making the playoffs. With the Bolts’ loss, they dropped to the seventh seed, and the Broncos moved into the sixth seed.
Here’s a look at the division standings entering Week 16:
1. Chiefs (13-1) *clinched division*
2. Broncos (9-5)
3. Chargers (8-6)
4. Raiders (2-11)
And a look at the playoff picture:
*There are (7) available Playoff spots
1. Chiefs (13-1)
2. Bills (11-3)
3. Steelers (10-4)
4. Texans (9-5)
5. Ravens (9-5)
6. Broncos (9-5)
7. Chargers (8-6)
8. Colts (6-8)
9. Dolphins (6-8)
10. Bengals (6-8)
AFC playoff matchups if the season ended today:
- No. 2 Bills vs. No. 7 Chargers
- No. 3 Steelers vs. No. 6 Broncos
- No. 4 Texans vs. No. 5 Ravens