The Chargers had the opportunity to increase their chances of making the playoffs on Sunday, but failed to do so, losing to the Jaguars in a game that was not even close.
Here’s a look at how Los Angeles’ loss to Jacksonville impacts its playoff chances.
Chargers playoff odds
Sitting at 7-4 going into their bye week, the Chargers have a 64% chance of making the postseason, according to The Athletic’s Playoff Simulator. They entered Week 11 with an 82% chance. And a victory over the Jaguars would have given them a 93% chance.
Chargers remaining schedule
The Chargers will face the NFL’s 9th-hardest schedule the remainder of the season, per Tankathon. They have two matchups remaining against teams with winning records and three divisional opponents.
Below is a look at Los Angeles’ remaining opponents:
Week 13: vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Week 14: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 15: at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 16: at Dallas Cowboys
Week 17: vs. Houston Texans
Week 18: at Denver Broncos
AFC West standings
The Chargers entered Week 11 in second place in the standings. They remain there after their loss to the Jaguars and the Broncos’ win over the Chiefs.
Denver Broncos (9-2)Los Angeles Chargers (7-4)Kansas City Chiefs (5-5)Las Vegas Raiders (2-8)AFC playoff pictureDenver Broncos (9-2; AFC West leaders)New England Patriots (9-2; AFC East leaders)Indianapolis Colts (8-2; AFC South leaders)Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4; AFC North leaders)Buffalo Bills (7-3; wild card No. 1)Los Angeles Chargers (7-4; wild card No. 2)Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4; wild card No. 3)
In the hunt: Houston Texans (5-5), Kansas City Chiefs (5-5), Baltimore Ravens (5-5), Miami Dolphins (4-7)