The Chargers are 3-7 over their last 10 games.
The Chargers have lost their last 3 games.
The Broncos have lost their last 2 games, and they have also won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
In the odds, the Broncos are favored by 3.0 points. The over/under is 37.5.
The Chargers are guided by Easton Stick who has thrown for 651 yards, 3 td passes with 1 picks this season. Keenan Allen has 108 receptions for 1,243 yards and 7 TDs.
The Broncos have benched star QB Russell Wilson to keep him from getting injured.
The Chargers are at the bottom of the AFC West. The Broncos are in 2nd in the AFC West.
Easton Stick is 0-2 as a starter in his last 20.
These squads are listed among the the lowest defensively.
The Chargers come in off a loss to the Buffalo Bills 24-22; the Broncos arrive after a setback to the New England Patriots 26-23.
Next week the Chargers host the the Kansas City Chiefs. The Broncos travel to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Game Details
• Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers (LAC) at Denver Broncos (DEN)
• Date: December 31, 2023
• Time: 4:25PM ET
• Stadium: Empower Field at Mile High
• TV: CBS
• Empower Field at Mile High Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 39F; 46% humidity; wind: NNE 4 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | DEN | LAC | DEN | ||
| Record | 5-10 | 7-8 | 3-7 | 6-4 | |
| Home Record | 2-6 | 4-4 | 1-4 | 4-1 | |
| Away Record | 3-4 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 2-3 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 21.7 | 21.8 | 19.8 | 20.6 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 24.6 | 25.1 | 24.5 | 19.6 | |
| Point Differential | -44 | -50 | -47 | +10 | |
| Yards/Game | 329.7 | 298.2 | 311.8 | 283.2 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 372.6 | 376.2 | 363.1 | 339.0 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 223.8 | 173.2 | 221.2 | 169.2 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 246.7 | 215.2 | 244.4 | 221.3 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 85.5 | 104.3 | 90.6 | 114.0 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 108.3 | 129.7 | 118.7 | 117.8 | |
| First Downs/Game | 17.6 | 16.7 | 17.3 | 17.4 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 19.6 | 18.9 | 19.3 | 18.8 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 39.9 | 35.6 | 40.3 | 35.6 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 39.9 | 31.3 | 40.3 | 29.0 | |
| Turnover Margin | +1 | +4 | -4 | +7 | |
| Total Games | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | |
Los Angeles Chargers 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Easton Stick | 59-89 | 651 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Austin Ekeler | 156 | 571 | 5 | 55 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Keenan Allen | 108 | 1,243 | 7 | 42 |
Denver Broncos 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Russell Wilson | 297-447 | 3,070 | 26 | 8 | 45 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Javonte Williams | 193 | 701 | 2 | 21 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Courtland Sutton | 58 | 770 | 10 | 46 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 10-Dec-23 | 4:25PM | Denver Broncos d. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS | 24-7 |
| Sun 08-Jan-23 | 4:25PM | DENVER BRONCOS d. Los Angeles Chargers | 31-28 |
| Mon 17-Oct-22 | 8:15PM | LOS ANGELES CHARGERS d. Denver Broncos | 19-16 |
| Sun 02-Jan-22 | 4:05PM | LOS ANGELES CHARGERS d. Denver Broncos | 34-13 |
| Sun 28-Nov-21 | 4:05PM | DENVER BRONCOS d. Los Angeles Chargers | 28-13 |
| Sun 27-Dec-20 | 4:05PM | LOS ANGELES CHARGERS d. Denver Broncos | 19-16 |
| Sun 01-Nov-20 | 4:05PM | DENVER BRONCOS d. Los Angeles Chargers | 31-30 |
| Sun 01-Dec-19 | 4:25PM | DENVER BRONCOS d. Los Angeles Chargers | 23-20 |
| Sun 06-Oct-19 | 4:05PM | Denver Broncos d. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS | 20-13 |
| Sun 30-Dec-18 | 4:25PM | Los Angeles Chargers d. DENVER BRONCOS | 23-9 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| LAC | DEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 4-6 | 6-4 |
| Home Record | 3-2 | 4-1 |
| Away Record | 1-4 | 2-3 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Stick | 60-90 | 66.7% | 655 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0-0 (0) |
| Russell Wilson | 3668-5665 | 64.8% | 43,653 | 334 | 106 | 527 | 9-7 (16) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Easton Stick W-L last 20 games as a starter: 0-2
• Easton Stick last 20 games vs. Denver Broncos: 0-0
• Russell Wilson W-L last 20 games as a starter: 8-12
• Russell Wilson last 20 games vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2-3
Player Trends
• Keenan Allen has 9 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
• Keenan Allen has 7 straight games with at least 5+ catches
• Russell Wilson has 19 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Russell Wilson has 3 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
Game Injuries
Los Angeles Chargers: Keenan Allen (WR) Heel – Out; Zion Johnson (OG) Neck – Questionable; Deane Leonard (CB) Heel – Questionable; Joshua Palmer (WR) Concussion – Out; Nick Vannett (TE) Back – Questionable
Denver Broncos: Courtland Sutton (WR) Concussion – Out; Baron Browning (LB) Concussion – Out; Jerry Jeudy (WR) Illness – Questionable; Marvin Mims (WR) Hamstring – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Denver Broncos
• Spread: 3.0
• Over/Under: 37.5
Betting Trends
| Los Angeles Chargers | Denver Broncos | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 2-3-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 4-5-1 | 5-5-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 3-6-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 2-7-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 2-7-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 3-5-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 4-4-2 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 4-6-0 | 3-7-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Los Angeles Chargers:
• Denver Broncos: +30000
Chargers vs. Broncos Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Denver Broncos d. Los Angeles Chargers 21-17
• GFA Model: Denver Broncos d. Los Angeles Chargers 28-21