TheLos Angeles Chargersare in position to potentially secure an NFL postseason berth on Monday, after finding success on the road inWeek 16.
On Sunday, the team earned a34-17victory over theDallas Cowboysat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Los Angeles improved to 11-4 overall, but remains second in the AFC West behind theDenver Broncos(12-3).
TheChargerscould've clinched a postseason spot on Sunday, but needed theHouston Texansto lose to theLas Vegas Raiders. The Houston defeated theLas Vegas Raiders,23-21.
The Chargerscan clinch a playoff spotif theIndianapolis Coltslose to theSan Francisco 49erson"Monday Night Football."
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Who could the Chargers play?
If the season ended today, the Chargers would be the AFC's No. 5 seed and play thePittsburgh Steelerson the road in a wild-card playoff game.
Chargers' remaining schedule
Week 17: vs.Houston Texans, Saturday, Dec. 27 at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT)
Week 18: atDenver Broncos, date and time TBD
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Chargers playoff picture: Will LA play in the NFL postseason?