Coming off their thrilling Thursday night showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Los Angeles Chargers still have plenty going for them in the coming weeks. Despite blowing several fourth-down conversions throughout the game, the Chargers still fought valiantly and held their own against the reigning AFC champions. A tough overtime loss to the mighty Chiefs may be a tough pill for them to swallow, but it's losses like these that will allow them to grow as a team and come back stronger in their remaining games.

With a star-studded lineup on both ends of the field, the Chargers possess all the talent and depth to stay competitive and hold their ground in the highly competitive AFC wild-card race. In their continued efforts to earn a playoff spot this season, the Chargers won't be backing down anytime soon, so let's now discuss the three biggest takeaways from their heartbreaking Week 15 loss to the Chiefs on Thursday Night Football.

Justin Herbert gets better with each game he plays 

After putting on another show and going toe-to-toe with former league MVP Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert continues to show why he'll be a generational talent in this league for years to come. His grit, elusiveness, and pin-point passing are all a lethal combination that has elevated the Chargers offense to the next level and made them a legitimate playoff threat all season long.

As he continues to showcase his clutch gene and elite playmaking abilities, Herbert has also proven himself as a Pro Bowl-caliber talent that's still just scratching the surface of his potential. With another big performance under his belt, it seems as if Herbert is only getting better with each game he plays.

Keenan Allen is one of the NFL's most overlooked receivers 

He may not be a top-5 receiver in this league, but there's no denying that Keenan Allen definitely never gets the credit he deserves – especially considering how many big plays he's made for the Chargers through the years. On Thursday night against the Chiefs, Allen came through for LA once again with some timely catches that kept them in the game.

On the night, Allen had 78 yards receiving and a touchdown on six receptions, and every catch made a huge difference for the Chargers. If LA's hoping to make a deep postseason run this year, then Allen must keep up with this level of production and continue to make a series of big plays for them.

The Chargers possess one of the best defensive units in the league when fully healthy 

With a potent mix of youth, athleticism, and veteran stars, the Chargers have one of the deepest and most dynamic defensive units in the NFL. Even though they lost a pivotal game to Kansas City in Week 15, they still had a strong defensive showing and got key contributions from Kyzir White, Chris Harris Jr., Tevaughn Campbell, Joey Bosa, and Michael Davis. As the playoffs fast approach, it goes without saying that the Chargers will need more dominance on the defensive end of the field if they hope to nab a wild card spot.