Here’s how the Chargers can clinch a playoff berth in Week 16

The Chargers can clinch a playoff spot in Week 16.

Here’s how:

1. Win over Broncos + Dolphins loss or tie to 49ers + Colts loss or tie to Titans
2. Tie + Dolphins loss to 49ers + Colts loss to Titans + Bengals loss or tie to Browns

The Bolts are 8-6 and currently hold the No. 7 seed in the AFC, with three games left to be played in the regular season.

Here’s the AFC playoff picture with standings as we head into Week 16:

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)

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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