This Clinching Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Chargers winning certain playoff spots. A total of 13 games from week 16 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games clinches multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the highest playoff spot only.
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No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
The Chargers cannot win this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
Case 1
Chargers beat the Cowboys, and
Texans lose to or tie the Raiders
Case 2
Chargers beat or tie the Cowboys, and
Colts lose to the Forty-Niners
Case 3
Chargers beat the Cowboys, and
Colts tie the Forty-Niners
Case 4
Chargers tie the Cowboys, and
Texans lose to the Raiders, and
Colts tie the Forty-Niners