We have an interesting matchup here as the 4-3 Chargers take on the 4-4 Falcons. Everyone expected Atlanta to be towards the bottom of the standings this season, but as things stand they sit atop the NFC South. Now, Marcus Mariota and company will look to stay there but face a tough game against a Los Angeles team that has been up and down this year. Who will come out on top? Our NFL expert gives their picks, predictions and best bets for this big game.
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NFL Week 9 Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons prediction
The Chargers fell to the Seahawks 37-23 in their last game, but have had their bye week to recover from that loss and will be hoping to build some consistency as they look to push for the postseason. Justin Herbert remains one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks and should enjoy some success against a Falcons defense that has shipped plenty of points this season. Let’s break down the odds and betting lines for this game.