DENVER — The Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers felt good about their chances heading into the playoffs in large part because they had played the reigning two-time Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs so tough this season. Their wipeouts in ...

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf would certainly be a dangerous duo, especially as the Chargers look to

(AP Photo/John Locher) Los Angeles Chargers running back Hassan Haskins, left, celebrates his touchdown with head coach Jim Harbaugh during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Inglewood ...

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos awaits the extra point call from head coach Sean Payton after hitting Marvin Mims Jr. (19) for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans on NFL Wild Card Weekend kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 1:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on CBS. For more on the NFL, head to Newsweek Sports.

Despite a poor playoff performance, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is sticking up for quarterback Justin Herbert. In a 32-12 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC wild-card round, Herbert threw four interceptions and posted an awful 13 QBR. Harbaugh insists blame should fall on him instead of the star QB.

One of the Denver Broncos ‘ division rivals are among the six NFL teams hiring a new head coach this offseason. The Las Vegas Raiders are seeking a new coach after parting ways with Antonio Pierce following the 2024 season. One of the latest candidates to interview for the Raiders’ opening was Pete Carroll, according to ESPN.

Wild Card weekend continues when the Buffalo Bills face the Denver Broncos on Sunday, followed by the Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers; watch a

Following the Denver Broncos' 31-7 road loss vs. the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium, lead writer Aric DiLalla recaps the key moments of the game.

Baltimore and Houston advanced to the divisional round with victories on Saturday. The Texans picked off Justin Herbert four times in a 32-12 win against the Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore rushed for 299 yards, toppling the divisional rival Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14.

If the Buffalo Bills discard the Denver Broncos from the playoffs on Sunday, they'll likely get a chance at revenge in the divisional round. Buffalo could welcome three different teams to Highmark Stadium in the second round: the Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans or Los Angeles Chargers.