The Denver Broncos'(2-3) head to SoFi Stadium in Week 6 to face the Los Angeles Chargers'(3-2) on Monday Night Football (ESPN). Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Broncos vs. Chargers'odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Broncos fell at home in Week 5 to the Indianapolis Colts 12-9 in OT on Thursday Night Football, so they should be well-rested. QB Russell Wilson'completed 21 of 39 passes for 279 yards with 2 picks, finishing with a dismal 15.9 QBR (quarterback rating). WR Courtland Sutton led Denver’s receivers with 5 receptions for 74 yards – thanks to a 51-yard completion. On defense, S Caden Sterns led the way with 2 INTs.
In the end, it was play-calling decisions that largely hurt Denver. Once throwing an INT on 3rd down in the red zone and another when failing to convert on 4th down in OT, which put Indy in a great position to win the game.
The Chargers won at the Cleveland Browns 30-28 in Week 5 – Browns K Cade York missed a 54-yard FG attempt with 11 seconds remaining which likely would have won it. Chargers QB Justin Herbert'went 22 of 34 for 228 yards and a TD, but it was RB Austin Ekeler who stole the show. Ekeler ran for 173 yards and a TD on 16 carries. RB Joshua Kelley (10/49/1) also had a good day on the ground.