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Chargers vs Broncos

NFL • Week 18 • Jan 4 2026

Empower Field at Mile High

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@nationalryanleague

I always tell people that I hear talks of Trey Lance. Nobody ever believes me. There is a community out there that thinks Trey Lance has potential. I would like to thank Sean Payton, I can’t believe I just said that, but I would like to thank him. Thank you for ending those conversations. Thank you. Thank you so much. I can live my life without hearing those ever again. I would like to thank him. I can’t stress enough. The whole team deserves thanks, even the ones that didn’t play. Let’s go ahead and thank Bo Nix, I would like to thank Jerry Jeudy, he’s not even there anymore, but his presence is. I would like to thank Russell Wilson for getting this Broncos team at this point, not even by being on the field, legend. While I do want to think a whole organization, my last callout will be for Patrick Surtain II, I had his dad in an old roster Madden rebuild and it is definitely genetic. So much thanks, guys. I won’t be there for you, rivals or whatever, but I’m glad you could step up.

#1 Seed Broncos. I never thought I’d see the day. I’m serious when I say that although this game didn’t really matter, the #1 seed means something for those of us who have been lifelong fans and haven’t seen this success in a long time. Let’s ride :,)

Wow. The number one seed broncos. The broncos might 2 Peat that. Bo Nix has a new target with Jaylen Waddle. Justin Herbert vs Bo Nix is one of the best matchups you can watch. This AFC west matchup is peak. The 2 Great QB's with ass teams. I love watching it. This one just wasn't good.

@FlameRaptorRaven

I did not have high expectations, I would hope nobody did or else they got a big shit sandwich with this one. The best part about this game was a Trey Lance cameo who stands as a great reminder. A reminder that even the best organizations in football can sometimes make ludicrous bad decisions. As expected sadly, Lance did not play well. Took him almost a quarter and a half (and 8 passes) to have multiple completions. It honestly felt like both teams were coasting. I’m not saying they’re wrong for doing that, I get it. But it makes for a boring game, simple as that. McMillian’s pick 6 was cool, but other than that, it was just a reminder of things we already know. Bo Nix is good, the Broncos’ defense is elite, Evan Engram still exists and Greg Roman is bad at adapting his offense, all things we’ve known for a while now. Will Lutz also got some kicking practice so that’s good depending on who you are.

Yeah… without Herbert, in Denver, Denver has one of the best defenses and reason to fight for the 1 seed. This game was always going to be a Broncos win.

The Broncos clinch the one seed

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No Herbert, no shot for the Chargers. This game was made for the Broncos from the start. Broncos being the #1 seed in the AFC is weird and definitely something I don't think anyone would have predicted in the preseason. The NFL surprises me every season!

@underwoodforheisman

get Trey Lance off the field

broncos clinch the division and the #1 seed (forgot to rate this earlier)

@adhdsportsfanatic

What the hell was that?

The broncos make no sense. The chargers are starting Lance and they only win by 16. They are very unimpressive as a #1 seed.

Slow ugly game. Just glad to get out with the win and one seed.

Ok game with not much meaning playoff wise but the Broncos prove they are a Super Bowl contender

Not a big fan of Denver heading into the playoffs. They have not looked spectacular at all.