Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates during the first half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17) runs the ball in for a touchdown after a catch in the first half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) stiff arms Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) on a first down run in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Denver on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) pressures Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick (2) in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Denver on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) celebrates the Denver Broncos recovering an onside kick during the second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-9 during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keelan Doss (86) in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Denver on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) gets a warm reception from fans as he leaves the field after the Broncos defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 16-9 at Empower Field at Mile High Denver on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
A Denver Broncos fan wears 2024 glasses during the first half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton calls plays during the first half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Carrie Walton Penner, left, and her husband Greg Penner both co-owners of the Denver Broncos talk on the sidelines before the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3), left, and Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) warmup before the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3), left, and Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) warmup before the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, left, talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during warmup at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) greets Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz (77) coming out of the tunnel for warmups before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High Denver on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) leads the team out onto the field to play the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High Denver on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
From left to right, Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3), Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52), Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3), Broncos offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69), and Broncos punter Riley Dixon (9) greet each other at mid-field for the coin toss before the game at Empower Field at Mile High Denver on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) looks downfield in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Denver on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) stiff arms Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley (0) on a run in the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Denver on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) on yards gain after a catch against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Denver on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33), center, rushes the ball up field during the first half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) walks the sideline as his teammate Jarrett Stidham (4) started as quarterback at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) watches the action from the sideline as his teammate Jarrett Stidham (4) started as quarterback at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, right, called in plays as the Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) looks to pass during the first half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick (2) takes a knee before Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) could tackle him in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Denver on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, left, and Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) on the sidelines in the third quarter during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High Denver on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton walks onto the field after the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-9 during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) and Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) head to the locker room after the Broncos defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 16-9 at Empower Field at Mile High Denver on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) gives a young fan a high-five as he leaves the field after the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-9 during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Media talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) after the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-9 during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates during the first half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 31, 2023. The Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers during week 17 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
ExpandBy RJ Sangosti | rsangosti@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and Andy Cross | across@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Denver Broncos hosted Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on New Year's Eve, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. Denver won 16-9.
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