The Chargers defeated the Chiefs on Sunday afternoon, knocking Kansas City out of playoff contention. So, how much did it increase their chances of making the playoffs?

Here’s a look at how Los Angeles’ win over Kansas City impacts its playoff chances.

Chargers playoff odds

Sitting at 10-4 going after the win, the Chargers have a 95% chance of making the postseason, according to The Athletic’s Playoff Simulator. They entered Week 15 with a 78% chance.

Chargers remaining schedule

The Chargers will face the NFL’s 6th-hardest schedule the remainder of the season, per Tankathon. They have two matchups remaining against teams with winning records (Broncos and Texans), as well as the Cowboys.

Below is a look at Los Angeles’ remaining opponents:

Week 16: at Dallas Cowboys

Week 17: vs. Houston Texans

Week 18: at Denver Broncos

AFC West standings

The Chargers entered Week 15 in second place in the standings. They remain there and are still two games back from first place in the division.

  1. Denver Broncos (12-2)
  2. Los Angeles Chargers (10-4)
  3. Kansas City Chiefs (6-8)
  4. Las Vegas Raiders (2-12)

AFC playoff picture

  1. Denver Broncos (12-2; AFC West leaders)
  2. New England Patriots (11-3; AFC East leaders)
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars (10-4; AFC South leaders)
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6; AFC North leaders)
  5. Los Angeles Chargers (10-4; wild card No. 1)
  6. Buffalo Bills (10-4; wild card No. 2)
  7. Houston Texans (9-5; wild card No. 3)

If the season ended today, the Chargers would travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers.