The Los Angeles Chargers secured a playoff berth with a decisive 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots, led by Justin Herbert's three touchdown passes. The Chargers outplayed the Patriots significantly, who are now on a six-game losing streak. In another crucial matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals kept their playoff hopes alive by beating the Denver Broncos 30-24 in overtime, driven by Joe Burrow's strong performance, including three touchdown passes to Tee Higgins. Both teams are vying for playoff positions as the regular season nears its conclusion.