NFL Score Update: Chargers cut the lead in Denver

The San Diego Chargers will be all be looking at an improbable mission to make the playoffs if they lose to the Denver Broncos today. Up until a few minutes ago, that improbable mission looked very likely. However, Philip Rivers cut the lead to 24-16 after an 8-yard touchdown pass to Danario Alexander as the game enters the fourth quarter.

Von Miller has sacked Rivers three times and caused two forced fumbles, while Peyton Manning has three touchdown passes and tries to keep Denver ahead.

In other late games, the Patriots have pulled away from the Colts and the Saints just look to run the clock down against the Raiders.

Bengals 28, Chiefs 6

Jets 27, Rams 13

Packers 24, Lions 20

Redskins 31, Eagles 6

Falcons 23, Cardinals 19

Buccaneers 27, Panthers 21 (OT)

Cowboys 23, Browns 20 (OT)

Texans 43, Jaguars 37 (OT)

Bills 19, Dolphins 14 (Thursday)