Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes as Los Angeles routed the New England Patriots 40-7. By improving to 10-6, the Chargers secured a wild-card berth in the AFC playoffs with one game remaining on their regular-season schedule.

The penultimate week of the NFL regular season featured a Saturday tripleheader that showcased the Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots, Denver Broncos vs. Cincinnati Bengals and ended with the Arizona Cardinals at the Los Angeles Rams in the finale.

The Los Angeles Chargers' victory over the Patriots and Broncos loss to the Bengals has the Colts' playoff hopes at 24%, according to the New York Times. Here's how they can still make the playoffs: The Bengals beat the Broncos in overtime,