PHOTOS: Denver Broncos fall 34-27 to Los Angeles Chargers in NFL Week 16

Denver Broncos fans showed up but their team ended up losing to the Los Angeles Chargers 34-27 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14), left, and Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (16) stayed on the bench for a moment after the game ended as the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 34-27 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton calls a play against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) tries to block a pass from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) as the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 34-27 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) pulls down Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) as Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) blocks his pass at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) was called for a personal foul on the play as the Los Angeles Chargers go onto beat the Denver Broncos 34-27. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) is upset after losing 34-27 to Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Los Angeles Chargers safety Kendall Williamson (40), left, moves into hit Denver Broncos fullback Michael Burton (20) as he moves the ball down field as the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 34-27 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos running back Blake Watson (25) dives to get extra yards during a carry as the Denver Broncos play the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) makes a catch as the Denver Broncos play the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) keeps the ball and rushes up the field against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3), left, tries to stop Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) after he made a catch and turn up field for extra yards as the Denver Broncos play the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3), left, tries to stop Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) after he made a catch and turn up field for extra yards as the Denver Broncos play the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime (23) dives into the end zone for a Denver Broncos touchdown as they play the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime (23), left, celebrates after rushing for a touchdown as they play the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) puts his helmet back on during warm-ups before taking on the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) warms-up before taking on the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos players huddle together during warm-ups as a holiday dance group walks past before the Denver Broncos play the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) warms-up before taking on the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) walks out of the tunnel onto the field at SoFi Stadium before taking on the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, California on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)