Herberts' improvision proves positive on 19-yard toss to Smartt

Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert buys time on a rollout before locating tight end Stone Smartt for a 19-yard gain against the Denver Broncos.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards' best plays from his two touchdown game against the Denver Broncos in Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix's best plays from a 288-yard; two touchdown game in Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season.

Watch the best plays from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's 329-yard; two-touchdown game vs. the Denver Broncos during Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season.

Watch highlights from the Week 16 matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2024 NFL season.

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz's kicks a 55-yard field goal brings the Broncos within one score while the game clock runs down to less then a minute remaining in the game.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert steps up and shovels a pass to running back Hassan Haskins who races for a 34-yard touchdown against the Denver Broncos.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards rushes for a 43-yard gain against Denver Broncos.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert runs for 16 yards and a third down conversion.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. bursts upfield for a 54-yard catch-and-run reception against the Los Angeles Chargers on "Thursday Night Football" Prime Vision.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer makes a concentration based catch for two points against the Denver Broncos.

Los Angels Chargers wide receiver Derius Davis makes his first touchdown reception following a 19-yard rope from quarterback Justin Herbert against the Denver Broncos.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert charges 18 yards down the field towards the end zone.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards' rushes for a 5-yard touchdown.

Denver Broncos kicker Will Lutz makes a 41-yard field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix's throws a 18-yard connection with wide receiver Troy Franklin advances the sticks for Denver.

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker makes the first free-kick field goal since 1976 when fellow Chargers kicker Ray Wersching made one against the Buffalo Bills. Dicker's 57-yard field goal attempt was possible following an interference penalty on the Denver Broncos during their punt to the Chargers on the previous play.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey snags a 21-yard pass quarterback Justin Herbert.

Denver Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine grabs Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herberts' intended pass for an interception.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix completes a 12-yard pass to wide receiver Courtland Sutton against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. breaks free up the sideline for 54-yard catch-and-run.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix throws a 6-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Devaughn Vele.

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker makes a 37-yard field goal attempt against the Denver Broncos.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer snags a 24-yard pass from quarterback Justin Herbert to get them within the 25-yard line.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey gains 27 yards against the Denver Broncos following his drag-route reception from Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.