Chargers vs Falcons Picks and Prediction – 12/1/2024

The Los Angeles Chargers visit Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday to play the Atlanta Falcons. Los Angeles is 7-4 following its 30-23 loss on Monday Night Football to the Baltimore Ravens. Los Angeles gained 285 yards of total offense and gave up 389 yards of offense to Baltimore. Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert passed for 218 yards. Keep up to date with all the NFL action, with our expert NFL picks.

Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert has passed for 2,440 yards with 13 touchdowns and one interception. J.K. Dobbins is the leading rusher with 766 yards and eight touchdowns while the leading receiver is Ladd McConkey with 698 yards and four touchdown receptions. The Los Angeles defense has made 35 quarterbacks and intercepted nine passes.

The Atlanta Falcons had a bye in Week 12 and are 6-5, leading the NFC South by one game over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In Week 11, Atlanta was defeated by the Denver Broncos 38-6 for its second consecutive loss. In the loss to Denver, Atlanta gained only 226 yards of total offense and gave up 400 yards to the Broncos.

Atlantic quarterback Kirk Cousins has thrown for 2,807 yards with 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions. The leading rusher is Bijan Robinson with 783 yards and six touchdowns while the leading receiver is Darnell Mooney with 711 yards and five touchdown receptions. Drake London has 710 yards receiving and six touchdowns. Atlanta's defense has made 10 quarterback sacks and intercepted seven passes.

Although Los Angeles lost to Baltimore on Monday Night Football, the Chargers will bounce back with a strong effort on Sunday versus the Atlanta Falcons. Los Angeles has covered the number in four of its last five and the Chargers are 4-2 ATS over the last six versus Atlanta. Los Angeles has also covered the number in the last five on the road versus the Falcons. Atlanta has just 10 quarterback sacks through 11 games and a lack of pressure on Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert will cause problems for the Falcons secondary. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Chargers win and cover ATS 31-17.