Denver Broncos

Denver heads into a "Thursday Night Football" matchup with the Chargers with a chance to clinch the franchise's first playoff appearance since 2015.

On this episode of "Broncos in 60," quarterback Bo Nix speaks on the mindset going into the team's Week 16 prime-time matchup vs. the Los Angeles Chargers. Plus, wide receiver Courtland Sutton shares his thoughts on the importance of Broncos fans at away games.

Defensive tackle D.J. Jones (finger) and running back Jaleel McLaughlin (quad) were also estimated as limited participants after being estimated as nonparticipants on the team's first practice report ahead of "Thursday Night Football."

The NFL announced the following Week 16 scenarios for the Denver Broncos to clinch a playoff berth.

Take a look back at the Broncos' 31-13 over the Colts with our cinematic recap of the Week 15 victory.

On this episode of "Altitude Advantage," team reporter Elisa Hernandez and lead writer Aric DiLalla take a look ahead at the Denver Broncos' Week 16 "Thursday Night Football" matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Initial thoughts (00:00-9:06)

Listener comments/questions (9:07-19:30)

Denver prioritizes improvement in run game (19:31-24:06)

Where the Broncos stand in the AFC playoff race (24:07-34:27)

How far the Broncos have come this season (34:28-42:57)

What Bo Nix needs to do vs. the Chargers (42:58-50:22)

How Denver's defense can limit Justin Herbert and the Chargers' offense (50:23-54:32)

Final keys to game (54:33-59:57)

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Quarterback Bo Nix discusses this week's matchup in Los Angeles, his growth this season and more.

Wide receiver Courtland Sutton discusses facing the Chargers' defense, the Broncos' fan base and how Denver's offense can start fast on Thursday.

Head Coach Sean Payton discusses preparing for a "Thursday Night Football" matchup with the Chargers, QB Bo Nix's resiliency and Denver's defensive execution this season.

Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi, Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph and Special Teams Coordinator Ben Kotwica meet the media prior to the Broncos' Week 16 matchup vs. the Los Angeles Chargers

Take a look inside the Broncos' preparation before Thursday's Week 16 game against the Chargers with photos from team photographers.

Denver's matchup with Cincinnati will mark the Broncos' fourth standalone game of the season, as they will have played prime-time games against the Saints, Browns and Chargers before the Week 17 matchup.