Playoffs? Playoffs? Yes, Playoffs

Watching the Chargers destroy the Broncos 52-21 on Sunday night makes us wonder, are the Bolts really this good or are the Broncos simply this bad?

As philosophical questions go, it's not quite as intriguing as, Del Taco or Taco Bell?

But make no mistake, these Broncos are pathetic. They had a three-game lead over the Chargers in the AFC West with three to play. Now they've just put the finishing touches on an epic collapse that should inspire Cole Hamels to start popping off any day now.

In a way, though, the Broncos should feel thankful. They picked a good day to turn in such a horrible performance. They had plenty of company.

As bad as the Broncos were Sunday, it still wasn't the most embarrassing performance of the day -- and that's just counting the games that meant something. No, that honor goes to America's Team.

So now the Chargers -- at 8-8 -- are in the playoffs as AFC West champions. Which means, when the coach of the year voting is announced, the words "Norv" and "Turner" might show up on the list with a few votes -- much to the delight of THN.