Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers 10/17/22 - NFL Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 10/17/2022 at 10:42 AM ET

Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers 10/17/22 - NFL Picks & Predictions

Beautiful SoFi Stadium will play host to a Monday night NFL clash between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers. The Broncos (2-3) have stumbled out of the gate for rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett and rank 31st in the league in scoring (15 ppg). On Thursday, Denver failed to score a touchdown during a 12-9 overtime loss versus Indianapolis.

Denver QB Russell Wilson continued his subpar play with 274 passing yards and two costly interceptions. Courtland Sutton caught five passes for 74 yards and Melvin Gordon added 54 yards on the ground for the Broncos.

The Los Angeles Chargers rank fifth in the league in total offense and figure to contend for an AFC West Division title. On Sunday, Los Angeles rallied from a 14-point first quarter deficit to earn a 30-28 road victory against Cleveland. The Chargers (3-2) gained 465 yards of total offense and escaped after the Browns missed a 54-yard field goal in the closing seconds. 

Los Angeles RB Austin Ekeler exploded for a season-high 199 yards from scrimmage and scored twice. WR Mike Williams contributed 134 receiving yards on 10 receptions for the Chargers.

Los Angeles WR Keenan Allen has missed four consecutive games with a hamstring injury and will be questionable for this contest. The Broncos have extra time to prepare for this game and will look to get their offense going. Take the over to cash. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Chargers win 28-23.

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