The Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) travel east to face the Atlanta Falcons (4-4) Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Chargers vs. Falcons odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
After starting the season 6-0 against the spread (ATS), the Falcons have failed to cover the last 2 games. While this is bad for bettors, the Falcons can’t complain as their 4-4 straight-up (SU) record is good enough for 1st place in the NFC South.
After a tough 37-34 victory against Carolina in overtime last Sunday as 4.5-point home favorites, the Falcons will look to gain another win in this matchup of strength on weakness.
The Chargers are coming off a bye, but not even a week off will help their run defense which ranks 31st in the NFL — allowing 5.7 yards per carry. With the Falcons averaging 158.1 yards per game — ranking 5th in the NFL — they’ll look to slow this game down and allow QB Marcus Mariota and RB Tyler Allgeier a chance to make things happen.