Chargers look 'poised to make a run' after win vs. Broncos

Have the Chargers turned the corner and become a viable threat in the NFL?

Tyler Reed | Oct 15, 2024

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The Los Angeles Chargers made a statement with their 23-16 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The team proved that this isn't the same old Chargers and slammed the door shut on a comeback bid from the Broncos.

First-year head coach Jim Harbaugh's presence is already changing the perception of the franchise. With the victory on Sunday, the Chargers moved to 3-2 on the season and grabbed sole possession of second place in the AFC West. Are they ready for the next step?

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The Chargers currently sit as the sixth seed in the AFC playoff picture. Yes, it is still earlier. However, the team has a massive opportunity to put themselves in a more comfortable postseason scenario, as the next four games will be against teams currently outside of a playoff spot.

Hence, Bleacher Report writing that the Chargers seem "poised to make a run" starting in Week 7: "Sunday's win provided a glimpse of what the Chargers can be when they're healthy and clicking. It may also spark a serious run that could have L.A. firmly in the playoff picture entering mid-November. "

It is time for this fanbase to start believing that the Chargers are a real threat to the AFC. In just one year, Harbaugh has injected a new level of hope into a franchise that knew it had the ability but couldn't seem to find a rhythm. Now, this team is starting to play the part.

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