The Chargers don't play Sunday ... but they can still secure a playoff spot in Year 1 under Jim Harbaugh.

With the Bolts at 9-6 and in the No. 6 seed in the AFC playoff picture, the Chargers would clinch a playoff spot with:

- a loss or tie by the Colts

and

- a loss or tie by the Dolphins

Both outcomes have to happen for the Chargers to get into the playoffs.

Indianapolis and Miami are both 6-8, as a loss or tie by either of them means they each can't get to nine wins.

With the Chargers already at nine wins, the Bolts would secure their spot if both teams don't win.

The Colts host the Titans ay 10 a.m. (PT) while the Dolphins host the 49ers at 1:25 p.m. (PT). We'll know early Sunday afternoon if the Bolts have a chance to clinch later in the day.

So if you're looking for a rooting interest Sunday, pull hard for the Titans and 49ers.

If the Chargers don't clinch Sunday, they can do so with a win Saturday in New England.

Harbaugh said Thursday night that the Bolts were only focused on themselves in the race for the playoffs.

"We've still got games to win," Harbaugh said. "Nine wins can get you in the playoffs but you need help.

"10 wins, most years, can and this year I think it would. 11 usually gets you in," Harbaugh added.