College Football Playoff first-round picks; Chargers best Broncos with help from rare play; NFL Week 16 picks

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THE LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

Powered by a magnificent second half by Justin Herbert and a play not seen since 1976, the Chargers rallied for a 34-27 win over the Broncos, taking a massive step toward a playoff berth in the process.

Herbert threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns, both in the second half. This jaw-dropping touchdown pass to Derius Davis and ensuing incredible two-point conversion catch from Josh Palmer gave the Chargers the lead for good.Late in the game, on third-and-10 from his own 10, Herbert ripped off a 16-yard scramble.Three plays later, he found Hassan Haskins for a 28-yard touchdown that extended the lead to 10, all but sealing the deal.

The Broncos scored touchdowns on their first three drives, but the Chargers trailed by just eight at halftime thanks to a wild end-of-half sequence. With eight seconds…

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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-12-20 14:00:00

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