Author: Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY

The Chargers are going to the playoffs for the first time since 2018 despite a subpar performance by the offense on Monday Night Football.

Justin Herbert and the Chargers earned a playoff berth after Week 16’s win over the Colts. Here are the winners and losers from Monday night’s game.

Derwin James, who registered an interception earlier Monday night, was ejected after a hit to the head and neck area of a Colts wide receiver.

The New England Patriots’ final play went terribly wrong in a shocking last-second loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

The San Francisco 49ers are NFC West champs after defeating the Seattle Seahawks. Here are the winners and losers from “Thursday Night Football.”

Kyler Murray is done for the season. The Arizona Cardinals quarterback suffered a torn ACL in the loss to the New England Patriots on Monday.

While Justin Herbert continued to rack up the accolades, the defense and special teams came together to help the Chargers look like a playoff team.

There was a sense of urgency for the Los Angeles Chargers, who prevailed in a must-win game against the Miami Dolphins on “Sunday Night Football.”

Versatile wide receiver Deebo Samuel suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.