The Los Angeles Chargers will take on the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.
The Chargers enter the matchup as one-point favorites, and the total for the game is set at 47.5 points.
Los Angeles has a record of 7-4 straight-up (SU), 7-4 against the spread (ATS), and 4-7 on overs/unders (O/U). Their previous game ended in a 30-23 loss to Baltimore. However, the Chargers have secured victories in four of their last five contests, both straight-up and against the spread.
On the other hand, Atlanta holds a 6-5 SU record, with 5-6 ATS and 4-7 O/U. The Falcons had a bye last week, coming off a disappointing 38-6 loss to Denver in their last outing.
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Which team will secure the win? Read on for insights into the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Atlanta Falcons prediction!
A Critical Test for the Chargers
Following their recent defeat to Baltimore, the Chargers find themselves at a crossroads. The Ravens outperformed them with a total yardage of 389 to 285. Baltimore’s success on third and fourth downs (11-for-18) highlighted Los Angeles’s struggles (7-for-16). The Chargers went over 50 minutes without scoring a touchdown, allowing Baltimore to dominate the game with their ground attack, amassing 212 rushing yards on 37 carries.
“They ran the ball real well. We need better block destruction just across the board, but you’ve got to give them credit. They did a heck of a job,” stated Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Quarterback Justin Herbert leads the Chargers with 2,404 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and just one interception. Key targets for him include Ladd McConkey (49 receptions for 698 yards and four touchdowns) and Joshua Palmer (23 receptions for 403 yards and one touchdown). The running game has been spearheaded by J.K. Dobbins, who has 158 carries for 766 yards and eight touchdowns but left the last game with a knee injury.
Los Angeles averages 22.1 points per game (ranked 18th) and 322.6 total yards (21st), with 204.5 passing yards (20th) and 118.1 rushing yards (13th). Defensively, they are formidable, allowing just 15.9 points per game (1st) and 323.6 total yards (12th), including 203.9 passing yards (9th) and 119.7 rushing yards (15th).
Los Angeles Chargers Injury Report: RB J.K. Dobbins (knee) is out. Other players like TE Will Dissly (knee), S Alohi Gilman (hamstring), TE Hayden Hurst (hip), LB Denzel Perryman (groin), CB Cam Hart (concussion), and WR DJ Chark Jr. (hip) are questionable for the game against Atlanta.
How Will Atlanta Bounce Back?
The Falcons enter this game following a bye week, looking to rebound from two straight losses. They previously held a strong position in the NFC South, winning five of six games, but the recent defeat against Denver was a significant setback. Atlanta was outscored by 32 points and outgained by 174 total yards in that match, struggling with a mere 4-for-13 conversion rate on third downs.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins leads the Falcons with 2,807 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. His primary targets include Darnell Mooney (48 receptions for 711 yards and five touchdowns) and Drake London (61 receptions for 710 yards and six touchdowns). The run game features Bijan Robinson (167 carries for 783 yards and six touchdowns) with Tyler Allgeier (85 carries for 429 yards and two touchdowns) also contributing significantly.
Atlanta averages 22.2 points per game (16th) and 361.5 total yards (8th), with a strong passing game (243.6 yards, ranked 5th) and a solid rushing game (117.9 yards, ranked 14th). However, their defense has been underperforming, allowing 24.9 points per game (25th) and 357.1 total yards (25th), including 229.9 passing yards (26th) and 127.2 rushing yards (19th).
Atlanta Falcons Injury Report: WR Drake London (hip), WR Darnell Mooney (hip), LB Troy Andersen (knee), OL Matthew Bergeron (neck), DT Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle), CB Mike Hughes (neck), CB Dee Alford (hamstring), and G Chris Lindstrom (knee) are all questionable for the game against Los Angeles.
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