In a AFC West divisional collision, the 2-3 Denver Broncos head out to the 3-2 Los Angeles Chargers on Monday in primetime. The game kicks off at 8:15PM ET in Inglewood. These two foes last dueled on earlier this year on Sunday, January 2 as the Chargers bested the Broncos 34-13. Of late, the Broncos lead 6-4 in their most recent head-to-head meetings.
The Broncos are 3-7 over their last 10 games.
According to the latest lines, the Chargers are favored by 4.5. The over/under is currently 45.5. The Broncos are 3-7-0 against the spread.
The Broncos are guided by Russell Wilson who has thrown for 1,254 yards, 4 td passes with 3 interceptions this season. Courtland Sutton has 29 catches for 417 yards and 1 TDs.
The Chargers are guided by Justin Herbert who has thrown for 1,478 yards, 10 td passes with 2 interceptions this year. Austin Ekeler has barreled for 313 yards with 3 TDs. Mike Williams has 28 catches for 392 yards and 2 TDs.
The Broncos are in 3rd in the AFC West. The Chargers are in 2nd in the AFC West.
Russell Wilson is 0-2 as a starter against the Chargers. The Chargers are 3-7 in their recent night games. In their recent primetime games, the Broncos have a 2-8 win-loss.
The Broncos are among the worst in total team offense in the league. The Broncos are ranked among the leaders on the defensive side of the ball. The Chargers are ranked among the the bottom on the defensive side of the ball in the league.
The Broncos enter the game off a defeat to the Indianapolis Colts 12-9; the Chargers enter the contest following a win versus the Cleveland Browns 30-28.
Game Details
• Matchup: Denver Broncos (DEN) at Los Angeles Chargers (LAC)
• Date: October 17, 2022
• Time: 8:15PM ET
• Stadium: SoFi Stadium
• TV: ESPN
• SoFi Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clear; 74F; 67% humidity; wind: WSW 10 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | LAC | DEN | LAC | ||
| Record | 2-3 | 3-2 | 3-7 | 5-5 | |
| Home Record | 2-1 | 1-1 | 3-3 | 3-2 | |
| Away Record | 0-2 | 2-1 | 0-4 | 2-3 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 15.0 | 24.4 | 17.3 | 28.2 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 16.0 | 27.2 | 18.4 | 28.0 | |
| Point Differential | -5 | -14 | -11 | +2 | |
| Yards/Game | 343.6 | 390.4 | 320.9 | 400.1 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 289.0 | 368.2 | 308.3 | 375.5 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 231.0 | 291.2 | 203.7 | 288.3 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 176.6 | 237.8 | 189.1 | 243.6 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 112.6 | 99.2 | 117.2 | 111.8 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 112.4 | 130.4 | 119.2 | 131.9 | |
| First Downs/Game | 16.8 | 20.6 | 17.2 | 23.0 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 18.2 | 20.2 | 19.1 | 21.5 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 30.6 | 39.1 | 36.1 | 43.1 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 31.3 | 41.7 | 39.4 | 46.5 | |
| Turnover Margin | +0 | +2 | +2 | +0 | |
| Total Games | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | |
Denver Broncos 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Russell Wilson | 101-170 | 1,254 | 4 | 3 | 16 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Javonte Williams | 47 | 204 | 0 | 17 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Courtland Sutton | 29 | 417 | 1 | 51 |
Los Angeles Chargers 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Justin Herbert | 133-200 | 1,478 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Austin Ekeler | 61 | 313 | 3 | 71 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Mike Williams | 28 | 392 | 2 | 50 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sun 18-Nov-18 | 4:05PM | Denver Broncos d. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS | 23-22 |
| Sun 22-Oct-17 | 4:25PM | LOS ANGELES CHARGERS d. Denver Broncos | 21-0 |
| Mon 11-Sep-17 | 10:20PM | DENVER BRONCOS d. Los Angeles Chargers | 24-21 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| DEN | LAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 6-4 | 4-6 |
| Home Record | 4-1 | 3-2 |
| Away Record | 2-3 | 1-4 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | 3180-4905 | 64.8% | 38,313 | 296 | 90 | 443 | 9-7 (16) |
| Justin Herbert | 972-1467 | 66.3% | 10,828 | 79 | 27 | 68 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Trends
– Russell Wilson W-L last 20 games as a starter: 9-11
– Russell Wilson last 20 games vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 0-2
– Justin Herbert W-L last 20 games as a starter: 11-9
– Justin Herbert last 20 games vs. Denver Broncos: 2-2
Primetime Night Game Stats and Trends
• In their 10 last night games, the Denver Broncos are 2-8
• Recently, the Denver Broncos are 1-5 on the road at night
• Los Angeles Chargers QB Russell Wilson is 31-13 as a starter at night
• In their 10 last night games, the Los Angeles Chargers are 3-7
• Recently, the Los Angeles Chargers are 1-3 at home at night
• Denver Broncos QB Justin Herbert is 3-4 as a starter at night
Game Injuries
Denver Broncos: Melvin Gordon (RB) Neck – Questionable; Eric Saubert (TE) Ankle – Questionable; Quinn Meinerz (OG) Hamstring – Questionable; Dalton Risner (OG) Back – Questionable; Josey Jewell (LB) Knee – Out; Caden Sterns (S) Hip – Out; Billy Turner (OT) Knee – Questionable; Damarri Mathis (CB) Knee – Questionable; Jonathon Cooper (LB) Hamstring – Questionable
Los Angeles Chargers: ; Trey Pipkins (OT) Knee – MCL – Questionable; Corey Linsley (C) Illness – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Los Angeles Chargers
• Spread: 4.5
• Over/Under: 45.5
Betting Trends
| Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Chargers | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 1-4-0 | 4-1-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 3-7-0 | 6-4-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 4-6-0 | 8-2-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Denver Broncos: +5000
• Los Angeles Chargers: +2000
Broncos vs. Chargers Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Los Angeles Chargers d. Denver Broncos 26-20
• GFA Model: Los Angeles Chargers d. Denver Broncos 27-23