The Broncos vs. Chargers matchup in Week 14 features a pair of teams fighting for one of the final spots in the AFC playoffs. Each team will need some help to qualify for the postseason, so a victory is crucial.
After a slow start, the Broncos (6-6) have won five of their last six games to get back into the playoff hunt. Quarterback Russell Wilson and wide receiver Courtland Sutton have played key roles in that resurgence. Wilson has thrown for 2,385 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Sutton leads the team in receptions (50), receiving yards (637) and touchdowns (9). Both players could take advantage of a Chargers defense that is ranked 28th in opponent yards per pass attempt, giving up 7.2 yards per throw.
Defensively, the Broncos have struggled; they allow 385.3 yards per game, which is just ahead of Washington for the worst mark in the NFL. Linebacker Jonathon Cooper leads the team with 5.5 sacks.
The Chargers (5-7) have had some hard luck this season and have lost seven games by one score. They are coming off a 6-0 win over the Patriots in Week 13. Quarterback Justin Herbert has thrown for 3,038 yards with 20 touchdowns and six interceptions. Wide receiver Keenan Allen has been a spark and leads the league with 102 receptions for 1,175 yards and seven touchdowns.
The Chargers rank near the bottom of the league, allowing 379.5 yards per game. However, linebacker Khalil Mack has been a game-wrecker and leads the NFL with 15 sacks. If the Chargers can contain the Broncos offense, they’ll have an opportunity to win this AFC West matchup.
What channel is Broncos vs. Chargers on?
- Game: Broncos vs. Chargers
- Date: Dec. 10, 2023
- TV channel (Denver): KCNC (Channel 35)
- TV channel (Los Angeles): KCAL (Channel 9)
- Live stream: Fubo (United States) | DAZN (Canada)
The Broncos-Chargers game will broadcast nationally on CBS. Locally that’s Channel 35 in the Denver market and Channel 9 in the Los Angeles market.
Cord-cutters can stream CBS’ broadcast of Broncos vs. Chargers on Fubo, which offers a free trial. This is a key divisional matchup that will attract viewers along the West Coast.
Viewers in Canada can watch Broncos vs. Chargers on DAZN, which is the country’s exclusive carrier of NFL Game Pass.
Broncos vs. Chargers start time
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 10
- Time: 4.25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT)
The Broncos-Chargers game is set to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET, which means the game will start at 1:25 p.m. PT in Los Angeles and 2:25 p.m. MT in Denver. It’s one of two NFL games slated for that time slot alongside the Bills vs. Chiefs.
NFL schedule Week 14
The Broncos and Chargers will be one of several intriguing matchups with playoff implications for Week 14. All of the NFL teams will be playing because there are no byes.
One of the marquee matchup is the Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs, which is a rematch of the 2020 AFC Championship game. The Bills (6-6) have an uphill battle for a spot in the playoffs, while the Chiefs (8-4) need some help to recapture the overall No. 1 seed.
The prime-time Sunday night matchup features the Eagles at the Cowboys, a game that will help decide the NFC East
Week 14
- Thursday, Dec. 7
| Game | Kickoff time | TV channel |
| New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers | 8:15 p.m. ET | Prime Video |
- Sunday, Dec. 10
| Game | Kickoff time | TV channel |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Houston Texans at New York Jets | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Los Angeles Rams at Baltimore Ravens | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints | 4:05 p.m. ET | Fox |
| Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Raiders | 4:05 p.m. ET | Fox |
| Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers | 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
|
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers |
4.25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
- Monday, Dec. 11
| Game | Kickoff time | TV channel |
|
Green Bay Packers at New York Giants |
8:15 p.m. ET | ABC |
| Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |