This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Chargers losing certain playoff spots. A total of 16 games from week 17 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
Case 1
Chargers lose to or tie the Texans, and
Patriots beat the Jets
Case 2
Chargers lose to the Texans, and
Patriots tie the Jets
Case 3
Chargers lose to the Texans, and
Jaguars beat the Colts, and
Bills beat or tie the Eagles
Case 4 - 787
Chargers lose to the Texans, and
Jaguars beat the Colts, and
SOV/SOS TB(s) requiring 5 - 8 game outcomes using the following 8 games - Raiders/Giants, Browns/Steelers, Bengals/Cards, Dolphins/Bucs, Commanders/Cowboys, Vikings/Lions, Panthers/Seahawks, and 49ers/Bears
Case 1
Chargers lose to the Texans, and
Jaguars beat the Colts, and
Patriots beat or tie the Jets
Case 1
Chargers lose to or tie the Texans, and
Broncos beat the Chiefs
Case 2
Chargers lose to the Texans, and
Broncos tie the Chiefs
The Chargers cannot win this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
The Chargers have already won this spot