Before the Chargers conceded a field goal to the Broncos on their first drive, Chargers starting CB, Donte Jackson was seen in pain lying on the field. He seemingly was on the field due to a lack of playable DBs, with multiple safeties and CBs on injured reserve or getting rest.

Despite its stellar record, Denver is only 6-9-1 against the spread. Los Angeles is 8-7-1 ATS but had four straight covers before losing to the Texans at home in Week 17. The Chargers are 6-9-1 to the Over while the Broncos are 7-9 to the Over.

The Los Angeles Chargers face the Denver Broncos, led by quarterback Bo Nix, on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.

Parker's prediction: Trey Lance will shine for LAC. The Denver Broncos need a win to secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and the Los Angeles Chargers are resting multiple key starters on both sides of the ball when these two meet at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, January 4.

According to Sports Illustrated, if Jesse Minter leaves for a head coaching job the Los Angeles Chargers will be interested in Brian Flores.

The Los Angeles Chargers are adding another veteran safety to their active roster for their Week 18 regular season finale against the Denver Broncos. After one month on the team's practice squad, Marcus Maye will rejoin Jesse Minter's defense for the first time in 2025.