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."

The Chargers believe that their comeback over Denver on Thursday night, aided by a confident QB and a uber-prepared coaching staff, is a sign of things to come.

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.

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.

Offensive coordinator Greg Roman on Tuesday referred to Justin Herbert’s touchdown pass this past Thursday to wide receiver Derius Davis as a “zero gravity throw.” Photos and videos indicate Herbert did not have either foot on the ground when he rolled to his left and delivered a throw across his body to a streaking Davis in the end zone.

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

With the win and loses by the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts this weekend, Los Angeles would clinch a playoff berth.