As for the Los Angeles Chargers (3-8), they continue to fail in closing out games properly despite the rookie quarterback Justin Herbert’s efforts. They lost to the Buffalo Bills last week and are ultimately slated to get a top-five pick in the 2021 NFL Draft next year.
Nonetheless, this will be an important game for the Patriots to win in order to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot, as they battle with the Miami Dolphins for second place in the AFC East.
New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers Betting Odds
Patriots odds: -1.0 (-105)
Chargers odds: +1.0 (-115)
Spread: New England is a -1.0 favorite over Los Angeles on Sunday
New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers Picks
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton will have two rushing touchdowns.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will have at least 300 passing yards.
Defensive end Joey Bosa will have two sacks on Newton
New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers Key Notes
Patriots QB Cam Newton has thrown only four touchdown passes this seasonNewton has 9 interceptions in the season, over double the number of touchdowns he hasRookie Justin Herbert is 9th in passing yards, with 3,015 yardsChargers have the 12th ranked defense in the league, allowing 342. 9 yards per gameThe Patriots have the 16th ranked defense in the league, 14th in passing yardsHerbert has 23 passing touchdowns, the most among rookie quarterbacksDespite the losses, the Chargers are averaging 25. 2 points per gameThe all-time series between these two teams is led by the Patriots, with a 25-15-12 recordReceiver Keenan Allen is on track to have another 1000+ receiving yard seasonThe last time these two teams met was in January, when the Patriots demolished the Chargers 41-28
New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers Key Injuries
New England Patriots:
QB Cam Newton (abdomen) is questionable but expected to play
K Nick Folk (back) is questionable but expected to play
OL Shaq Mason (calf) is questionable
Los Angeles Chargers:
DE Joey Bosa (shin) is questionable but should be available to play
CB Casey Hayward Jr. (groin) is questionable
New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers Prediction
Prediction: Patriots 23, Chargers 17
Money Line: Patriots -112, Chargers -104
Against The Spread: Patriots 5-6, Chargers 3-8
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