AFC West Week 13: Raiders collapse as Chiefs control the division

AFC West Roundup Week 13: Raiders collapse as Chiefs control the division

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 01: LeSean McCoy #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with his teammates after scoring a 3 yard touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 1: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts as he walks off the field after a 23-20 loss to the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 1, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Los Angeles Chargers

One can make a very valid argument that no one loses in such heartbreaking fashion as the Los Angeles Chargers. In each of the Chargers’ eight losses this season, the margin of defeat has been a touchdown or less. The Chargers’ losses this season have come by way of their own mistakes and Sunday’s loss to the Broncos was no different.

With the score tied 20-20 and nearing overtime, the Chargers committed a 37-yard defensive pass interference, setting up Denver and Brandon McManus for a 53-yard game-winning field goal attempt. Safe to say, McManus nailed the kick through the uprights.

Next. Could the Raiders' season already be over?. dark

Los Angeles falls to 4-8, tied with Denver but dropped to the bottom of the standings via tiebreaker. While not mathematically eliminated from playoff contention just yet, the Chargers’ best bet in the final month of football is to play spoiler for other playoff hopefuls.

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