Chargers Roll Past Broncos 38-14 for Second Straight Win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Levis and the Los Angeles Chargers delivered an offensive showcase on Sunday, cruising to a 38-14 victory over the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium.
Levis had one of his best outings of the season, throwing for 331 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception. Najee Harris added to the offensive explosion, scoring twice on the ground to cap a well-rounded effort by the Chargers (8-7).
“This was the kind of football we know we can play,” said Levis. “Everyone was locked in, and we made the most of our opportunities.”
Defensively, Los Angeles limited the Broncos to 189 total yards. Josey Jewell and Haason Reddick both played pivotal roles, with Reddick registering one and a half sacks and Jewell adding twelve tackles.
“Our defense came to play, and that was huge,” said Chargers head coach Bobby Slowik. “This is the kind of complementary football we’ve been striving for all season.”
The Chargers have now won two straight after a rocky stretch and remain in contention for a playoff berth. They’ll look to continue their push next week against the New England Patriots.
Packers Clinch NFC North with 28-16 Win Over Saints
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers secured the NFC North crown with a 28-16 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Lambeau Field.
Tua Tagovailoa led a balanced Packers offense, throwing for 199 yards and a touchdown while adding 34 yards and two scores on the ground. His dual-threat ability kept the Saints’ defense off-balance and powered Green Bay (11-4) to their 11th win of the season.
“It feels great to lock up the division,” said Tagovailoa. “We’ve got bigger goals, but this was an important step, and everyone contributed.”
The Packers' defense played a pivotal role in the win, intercepting Saints quarterback Tyrod Taylor three times. Jerome Baker picked off Taylor twice, while Jordan Battle added a third interception to thwart New Orleans. The relentless pressure from Green Bay's defensive front ensured the Saints could never establish a rhythm offensively.
“Everyone did their job, and when we needed big plays, we made them,” said Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. “Clinching the division at home is always special.”
With the division title secured, the Packers now turn their attention to playoff positioning in the final weeks of the season.
Chiefs Roll Past Injury-Plagued Texans, 32-10
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs capitalized on a depleted Houston Texans roster, cruising to a 32-10 victory Sunday.
Josh Jacobs dominated the ground game, rushing for 148 yards and a touchdown, while the Chiefs defense stifled Houston's struggling offense. The Texans (9-6) couldn’t overcome their mounting injuries, falling behind early and never recovering.
With the loss, the Texans are left clinging to a playoff spot, hoping to get in to the dance where anything can happen.
