The Los Angeles Chargers used a season-high four forced turnovers to beat the Denver Broncos 23-9 in Sunday's regular season finale from Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Los Angeles finished 8-1 away from ROKiT Field at StubHub Center and 12-4 overall. The victory also clinched the franchise's sixth season with at least 12 wins.
Now, the postseason awaits. The Chargers will travel to face the Baltimore Ravens next week in the first round of the AFC Playoffs.
Browse through the top game action photos from Week 17 as the Bolts take on the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Melvin Gordon runs through defenders during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Philip Rivers throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Denver.
Mike Williams jumps to catch a pass from Philip Rivers during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Mike Williams catches a pass from Philip Rivers during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Jatavis Brown tackles Broncos RB Royce Freeman during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Derwin James hits Case Keenum during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Denver.
Mike Williams turns to run after catching the ball during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Tyrell Williams runs with the ball during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Isaac Rochell hits Broncos RB Royce Freeman during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Keenan Allen looks to run downfield after catching a pass during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Melvin Gordon runs past defenders during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
The Bolts line up before the snap during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Hayes Pullard and Brandon Mebane tackle Broncos RB Royce Freeman during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Kyle Emanuel scoops up a fumble and returns it for a touchdown during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Kyle Emanuel returns a fumble for a touchdown during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Kyle Emanuel and Rayshawn Jenkins celebrate Emanuel's touchdown during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Joey Bosa sacks Broncos QB Case Keenum during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Joey Bosa celebrates sacking Broncos QB Case Keenum during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Philip Rivers throws the ball during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Mike Williams celebrates a big catch during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Kyle Wilson and Geremy Davis stop a punt return during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Derwin James celebrates stopping the run during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Joey Bosa celebrates recovering a fumbled ball for the Chargers to take over during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Joey Bosa celebrates recovering a fumbled ball during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Mike Williams celebrates scoring a touchdown during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Philip Rivers and Mike Williams slap hands after Williams' scores a touchdown during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Philip River and Mike Williams celebrate Williams' touchdown during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Michael Badgley kicks an extra point during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Joey Bosa sacks Broncos QB Case Keenum during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Joey Bosa sacks Broncos QB Case Keenum during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Joey Bosa and Derwin James shake hands after Bosa's sack of Case Keenum during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Kyle Emanuel tackles during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Casey Hayward runs to the end zone after intercepting a two-point conversion during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Casey Hayward runs to the end zone after intercepting a two-point conversion during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Casey Hayward and Philip Rivers shake hands after Hayward's two-point conversion interception during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Austin Ekeler and Mike Williams celebrate Ekeler's touchdown during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Melvin Gordon avoids defenders while running downfield during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Austin Ekeler runs in a one-yard touchdown during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Austin Ekeler and Scott Quessenberry celebrate Ekeler's touchdown during the Week 17 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Philip Rivers threw two interceptions in a first quarter that featured five combined punts and zero points. The game remained scoreless with 5:44 remaining in the second quarter until Chargers linebacker Kyle Emanuel scooped up a fumble for an 18-yard touchdown.
With the Broncos threatening to score before the half, quarterback Case Keenum was intercepted by Chargers safety Jahleel Addae in the end zone. On the return, Addae attempted a backward lateral that was recovered by Denver at Los Angeles' 20-yard line. Seven plays later, Brandon McManus kicked a 28-yard field goal to make the score 7-3 Chargers at halftime.
Los Angeles increased its lead in the third quarter after another Broncos turnover. Defensive end Joey Bosa recovered a Tim Patrick fumble – forced by Adrian Phillips – at the Broncos' 16-yard line. Four plays later, Rivers connected with wide receiver Mike Williams for a four-yard touchdown reception.
Denver cut the lead to 14-9 in the fourth quarter with a 20-yard touchdown reception by fullback Andy Janovich. The two-point conversion attempt was intercepted in the end zone by cornerback Casey Hayward and returned for two Chargers points. Suddenly, what could have been a three-point game flipped to seven.
Austin Ekeler's one-yard touchdown rush with 5:48 remaining in the game sealed the win for Los Angeles. Ekeler led the Chargers with 58 rushing yards on eight carries.
Rivers finished the game 14-of-24 for 176 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions before giving way to Geno Smith in the fourth quarter. Mike Williams and Keenan Allen combined for nine catches for 129 yards and a touchdown. Los Angeles committed a season-high four turnovers of their own.
Bosa notched a sack and ended the regular season with 5.5 in seven games. Phillips led the defense with 12 tackles.
