Chargers sweep Broncos: Social media reactions following win

The Chargers pulled off a massive victory on Thursday night.

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The Los Angeles Chargers handled their business on Thursday night, defeating the rival Denver Broncos 34-27. The Broncos briefly overtook second place in the AFC West from the Chargers, but that has reverted back to its normal state, as both teams now stand at 9-6. The difference here being is the Chargers swept the Broncos this season.

The Broncos were clicking on all cylinders to begin the game, reaching the endzone in each of their first three offensive possessions. The Chargers went into halftime down 21-13, but not before Cameron Dicker attemped and converted the league's first fair catch kick since 1976.

The Chargers stormed out of the half on a mission, scoring three more touchdowns on the night. The defense held up in the second half, forcing four Denver punts and allowing Justin Herbert and the offense to get into a rhythm. Speaking of Herbert, he delivered some big-time throws, including a 19-yard touchdown pass to Derius Davis. Ladd McConkey led the way in receiving again, going for 87 yards on six catches. Rookie Hassan Haskins also made an impact on a 34-yard flip pass from Herbert that he ran in for a score.

This was a massive win for the Chargers, one that will almost certainly punch their ticket to the postseason.

This was one of the best throws of the season

Herbert is insane pic.twitter.com/XzkUMQj0TJ

— Joel Moran (@joelvmoran) December 20, 2024

I can’t slander 10 on the chargers anymore he put the offense on his shoulders

— year 22 (@johnrivers131) December 20, 2024

Jim coached his ass off tonight for the chargers. He was the difference

— 🤴🏾 (@djhomicide) December 20, 2024

A bettor put $100,000 on Chargers -2.5 (-115)

Total payout: $186,956.52 🤑 pic.twitter.com/N4HZDgf5MN

— SportsLine (@SportsLine) December 20, 2024

Okay now where is my broom?

— ‏ً (@HerbertToLadd) December 20, 2024

Justin Herbert has 284 passing yards and 2 TDs, completing passes to 10 different pass catchers. And he's ran for another 45 yards. Herbert has played big in a nationally televised game Chargers need to win in push for the playoffs.

— Eric Williams (@eric_d_williams) December 20, 2024

Justin Herbert is willing the #Chargers to a potential win right now.

— Eric Smith (@Eric_L_Smith) December 20, 2024

WAY TO GO, CHARGERS, WHO NOW HAVE A 97% CHANCE OF DOING WHAT I PREDICTED THEY WOULD: MAKE THE PLAYOFFS IN JIM HARBAUGH'S FIRST YEAR. HOW CAN HE NOT BE COACH OF THE YEAR? THE 9-6 CHARGERS WON 5 GAMES LAST YEAR.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) December 20, 2024

The Chargers now have 2 wins this season over teams with records currently above .500.

Both of those wins came against the Broncos.

— Underdog NFL (@Underdog__NFL) December 20, 2024

The Chargers have a shot at an 11 win season in Harbaugh’s first year and people wanna tell me the sky is falling lol

— Pigskin Addicts (@pigskin_addicts) December 20, 2024

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