Despite its stellar record, Denver is only 6-9-1 against the spread. Los Angeles is 8-7-1 ATS but had four straight covers before losing to the Texans at home in Week 17. The Chargers are 6-9-1 to the Over while the Broncos are 7-9 to the Over.

Why Chargers are starting Trey Lance at QB with Justin Herbert not playing in Week 18 playoff scenarios originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Chargers could move a spot one way or the other in the AFC playoff seeding on Sunday in Week 18.

If Nix plays the whole game, the prediction is that he achieves 400 yards himself. However, there is a good chance that if the Broncos get a big lead, Jarrett Stidham will enter the game. If that happens, they combine for over 400 yards.

NFL sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson will be on the call of Sunday afternoon's Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers game. The Broncos and the Chargers will kick off at 4:25 p.m. E.T. The game is a big one for the AFC.

The Chargers' playoff spot is beginning to take shape. The Broncos have clinched the AFC West, so Los Angeles is locked into a wild-card spot. The Chargers can earn the No. 5, 6 or 7 seed depending on what happens in Week 18.

Fire Weather Watch adds extra tension as Denver looks to secure the No. 1 seed with multiple paths to playoff glory.

Chargers rookie edge rusher Kyle Kennard is slated to have a massive opportunity against the Broncos. He can build significant momentum going forward.