Chargers Backups Fall Short Setting Up Wild Card Battle Against the Patriots

E1957 - Chargers Backups Fall Short Setting Up Wild Card Battle Against the Patriots

Published: January 5, 2026

Duration: 32:07

The Chargers' backups put up a fight, but it just wasn't enough to spoil the Broncos' chances at the one seed and now LA will get the Patriots in Round One. With Justin Herbert resting ahead of the postseason, Daniel Wade and David Droegemeier break down the Chargers' challenging offensive performance and highlights the bright spots on defense, where young talent stepped up and kept Denver out of the end zone. Now locked into the seventh seed, the Chargers are set to face the Patriots—exactly the outcome hinted at by resting Herbert. Get all the details and what come...