The Chargers say Justin Herbert is a vocal leader, with the Patriots up next, but most agree: “He speaks his mind, but ... that play is what makes us want to go."

Have I seen a better one? Perhaps, but I don’t know if I have,” Roman said of the touchdown pass to Derius Davis in the Chargers’ 34-27 victory over Denver.

Those Chargers lost out on Johnson by a weird technicality and there doesn’t appear to be any other major help on the way to close out the season. So why does the wideout depth

Edwards broke off his longest run of the season on the next play, a statement snap from the offensive line up front as the unit cleared a huge role. Two plays later, Herbert shoveled a checkdown to running back Hassan Haskins, who took it 34 yards for the sealing touchdown.

The fifth-year quarterback might have completed the most impressive pass of his career to lead the Chargers past the Broncos and closer to a postseason berth

Justin Herbert passed for 284 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 19-yarder to Derius Davis early in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Chargers got closer to wrapping up a playoff spot by rallying past the Denver Broncos 34-27 on Thursday night.

Hunter Henry, who is Maye’s favorite target, was once Herbert’s go-to-guy. He had plenty to say about the LA Chargers quarterback, who will be in town Saturday to take on the 3-12 Patriots.

Herbert passes for 284 yards, Gus Edwards runs for two TDs and the Chargers erase an 11-point deficit to all but guarantee their second playoff berth in three seasons with a 34-27 win.