How to Watch Broncos vs. Chargers: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – Week 17

Updated Dec. 31, 2023 3:12 p.m. ET

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The Denver Broncos will host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at 4:25 PM ET.

With 25.1 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks fourth-worst in the NFL, the Broncos have been forced to rely on their 16th-ranked offense (21.8 points per contest) to keep them in games. With 21.7 points per game on offense, the Chargers rank 17th in the NFL. On defense, they rank 26th, surrendering 24.6 points per game.

In the article below, we provide all the details you need to watch this matchup on TV.

How to Watch Broncos vs. Chargers

When: Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 4:25 PM ET
Where: Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado
TV: Watch on CBS

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Broncos vs. Chargers: Head-to-Head

Denver has defeated Los Angeles four times in the past five matchups.
In those games, the Broncos have a 2-1 record ATS, while the two teams have gone over the total on two occasions.
Los Angeles has scored 27 fewer points than Denver in their past five games.

Broncos' 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	TV
9/10/2023	Las Vegas	L 17-16	CBS
9/17/2023	Washington	L 35-33	CBS
9/24/2023	at Miami	L 70-20	CBS
10/1/2023	at Chicago	W 31-28	CBS
10/8/2023	New York	L 31-21	CBS
10/12/2023	at Kansas City	L 19-8	Amazon Prime Video
10/22/2023	Green Bay	W 19-17	CBS
10/29/2023	Kansas City	W 24-9	CBS
11/13/2023	at Buffalo	W 24-22	ESPN
11/19/2023	Minnesota	W 21-20	NBC
11/26/2023	Cleveland	W 29-12	FOX
12/3/2023	at Houston	L 22-17	CBS
12/10/2023	at Los Angeles	W 24-7	CBS
12/16/2023	at Detroit	L 42-17	NFL Network
12/24/2023	New England	L 26-23	NFL Network
12/31/2023	Los Angeles	-	CBS
1/7/2024	at Las Vegas	-	-

Broncos Stats & Insights

The Broncos sport the 25th-ranked offense this year (298.2 yards per game), and they've been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking third-worst with 376.2 yards allowed per game.
Denver ranks 25th in pass offense (187.5 passing yards per game) and 23rd in pass defense (235.1 passing yards allowed per game) this season.
With 141.1 rushing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks second-worst in the NFL, the Broncos have had to rely on their 14th-ranked running game (110.7 rushing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
Denver ranks ninth in the league with a +4 turnover margin after forcing 25 turnovers (third in the NFL) while committing 21 (18th in the NFL).

Broncos Key Players

In addition to his 3,070 passing yards and 66.4% completion percentage this year, Russell Wilson has tallied 26 touchdowns against eight interceptions.
On 86 targets, Courtland Sutton has 58 grabs (3.9 per game) for 770 yards and 10 TDs in 15 games.
Javonte Williams has contributed to the Broncos' offense by running for 701 yards (50.1 yards per carry) and two rushing touchdowns.

Chargers' 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	TV
9/10/2023	Miami	L 36-34	CBS
9/17/2023	at Tennessee	L 27-24	CBS
9/24/2023	at Minnesota	W 28-24	FOX
10/1/2023	Las Vegas	W 24-17	CBS
10/16/2023	Dallas	L 20-17	ABC/ESPN
10/22/2023	at Kansas City	L 31-17	CBS
10/29/2023	Chicago	W 30-13	NBC
11/6/2023	at New York	W 27-6	ABC/ESPN
11/12/2023	Detroit	L 41-38	CBS
11/19/2023	at Green Bay	L 23-20	FOX
11/26/2023	Baltimore	L 20-10	NBC
12/3/2023	at New England	W 6-0	CBS
12/10/2023	Denver	L 24-7	CBS
12/14/2023	at Las Vegas	L 63-21	Amazon Prime Video
12/23/2023	Buffalo	L 24-22	Peacock
12/31/2023	at Denver	-	CBS
1/7/2024	Kansas City	-	-

Chargers Stats & Insights

The Chargers have been sputtering defensively, ranking fourth-worst with 372.6 total yards allowed per game. They have been better on offense, regstering 329.7 total yards per contest (18th-ranked).
Los Angeles' defense has been bottom-five in pass defense this season, ceding 259.3 passing yards per game, which ranks third-worst in the NFL. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 13th with 233.8 passing yards per contest.
From an offensive standpoint, the Chargers are accumulating 95.9 rushing yards per contest (24th-ranked). They rank 17th in the NFL defensively (113.3 rushing yards surrendered per game).
At +1, Los Angeles has the 14th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL, with 20 forced turnovers (21st in NFL) and 19 turnovers committed (16th in NFL).

Chargers Key Players

Keenan Allen has 108 catches for 1,243 yards (95.6 per game) and seven touchdowns in 13 games.
In 12 games, Austin Ekeler has rushed for 571 yards (47.6 per game) and five TDs.
Josh Palmer has 32 receptions for 537 yards (59.7 per game) and two touchdowns in nine games.