After an extra week to think about a dreadful defeat that has complicated their playoff outlook, the Los Angeles Chargers can savor a matchup with the reeling Las Vegas Chargers on Sunday at Inglewood, Calif.

From there, the road becomes far less predictable.

When last on the field, the Chargers (7-4) were blasted 35-6 by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 16 thanks to a disastrous offensive showing. A bye week gave Los Angeles a chance to sort out its issues while looking ahead to the Raiders (2-9).

But once November gives way to December, the schedule ramps up in intensity. If the season ended before Sunday's games, the Chargers would own the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoffs -- but their hold could be tenuous as next month opens with consecutive games against last season's Super Bowl foes

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