The Indianapolis Colts entered Week 17 with two potential--albeit unlikely--paths to the playoffs. However, following the LA Chargers Week 17 win over New England, one of those avenues is now closed.

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, 30-24, on Saturday, keeping the Colts playoff hopes alive

Justin Herbert passed for 281 yards and a season-high three touchdowns and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched an AFC playoff berth with a dominating 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots on Saturday in Foxborough,

The Los Angeles Chargers are back in the playoffs, and Jim Harbaugh is in the NFL record book. Harbaugh made history after the Chargers clinched a spot in the AFC playoffs after defeating the Patriots in Week 17.

The Chargers last made the playoffs in 2022, but made a first-round exit. Now in 2024, the team is preparing to make a deep playoff run with Harbaugh at the helm. The Chargers are currently the No. 6 seed in the AFC playoff picture. If the team remains the No. 6 seed, the Chargers will play the No. 3 seed, which is currently the Baltimore Ravens.

Justin Herbert threw three touchdowns as the Los Angeles Chargers booked their place in the NFL playoffs with a blowout 40-7 win at the New England Patriots on Saturday.The Denver Broncos can clinch a place in the playoffs when they face the Bengals in Cincinnati later on Saturday.