Here’s a look at whose stock improved or declined after the Broncos’ 34-27 loss to the Chargers on Thursday at SoFi Stadium. Stock Up OLB Dondrea Tillman: Denver’s first-year edge rusher has continued to be an intriguing story for the Broncos this season.

The Broncos (9-6) failed to clinch their first playoff appearance since the 2015 season as the Los Angles Chargers (9-6) exploded in the second half, outscoring Denver 21-6 en route to a 34-27 victory on 'Thursday Night Football' and a season sweep of their AFC West rival.

Four takeaways after the Chargers rallied to beat the Broncos on Thursday night and move closer to their first playoff berth since the 2022 season.

As much fun as Sean Payton was having with his call sheet in the first half, Jim Harbaugh got one back to steal the last word. An obscure rule gave the Chargers the option of kicking off or kicking a field goal as time expired at the Denver 47 because Broncos defensive back Tremon Smith was flagged for kick-catch interference at the L.

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The Denver Broncos needed one win. They had three games left: against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Kansas City Chiefs. They needed to win one of those games to make the playoffs.