The Los Angeles Chargers are reeling from a 40-17 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and face a crucial matchup against the Denver Broncos that could impact their playoff hopes. Currently at 8-6, the Chargers need a win to improve their playoff seeding, as they slipped to the seventh seed after the loss.

With a 39% chance of finishing sixth, the Chargers are optimistic about their remaining schedule, which includes games against eliminated teams New England and Las Vegas. Players like Khalil Mack and Derwin James Jr. express confidence in controlling their destiny despite recent setbacks.