2. What is the Chargers record?
The Chargers are now 11-4 and have nearly locked up a playoff spot with two games left to play.
The Bolts, who have now won seven of their past eight games, are second place in the AFC West and one of five AFC teams with at least 11 wins.
The Chargers have now won at least 11 games in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2006 and 2007.
The Broncos lost Sunday to drop to 12-3 as Denver saw their 11-game win streak come to a halt.
And don’t look now, but the Chargers are still alive for the AFC West title. In fact, the Chargers would secure the division crown by winning their final two games, a feat that might also get the Bolts the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
The Chiefs, already eliminated from playoff contention, fell on the road to the Titans and are 6-9. The Raiders dropped to 2-13 with Sunday’s loss to the Texans.
3. Who stood out in the win?
Johnston racked up four catches for 104 receiving yards — his first 100-yard game of the season — to lead the Chargers offense with a 90.5 overall offensive grade from Pro Football Focus. That is the highest PFF grade of Johnston’s career.
Herbert also thrived in Week 16 with an 88.1 PFF grade, which was his second-highest mark of the season.
Herbert aired it out Sunday as he completed 10 of 13 passes for 209 yards and two scores on throws past the sticks against the Cowboys.
Defensively, James led the way with a PFF grade of 92.0, which was his highest grade of the season.
“Great team win,” Harbaugh said.
