Quarterback Justin Herbert and theLos Angeles Chargerspicked up a significant victory over theKansas City Chiefson Sunday, Dec. 14.
As a result of theChargers'16-13road victory over the Chiefs, Los Angeles is slotted in as the AFC's fifth seed.
The Chiefs had qualified for the playoffs every year since the 2015 season, reaching the Super Bowl in each of the past three seasons and winning two.
The Chargers (10-4) will finish out the season on Jan. 4 with a road game against theDenver Broncos(12-2), which might decide the AFC West division and possibly the conference's top seed.
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18)makes a catch for a touchdownagainst the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
Who could the Chargers play?
If the season ended today, the Chargers would play the fourth-seededPittsburgh Steelerson the road in a wild-card game.
NFL PLAYOFF PICTURE:Cowboys on brink; Chiefs out; Rams, Broncos clinch
Chargers' remaining schedule
Week 16: at Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT)
Week 17: vs.Houston Texans, Saturday, Dec. 27 at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT)
Week 18: atDenver Broncos, date and time TBD
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Chargers playoff picture: Will LA play in the postseason?
