The Chargers forced a Broncos punt after Justin Herbert ’s second interception in as many games. On the punt, Broncos cornerback Tremon Smith committed fair catch interference on Chargers returner Derius Davis. That set Los Angeles up with the ball at the Broncos’ 47-yard line, with one untimed down remaining in the half.

Justin Herbert passed for 284 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 19-yarder to Derius Davis early in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Chargers got closer to wrapping up a playoff spot by rallying past the Denver Broncos 34-27 on Thursday night.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert seemed to win over a national audience in primetime during his team’s Week 16 win over the Denver Broncos. But it was just confirming what Chargers teammates already knew.