Teams in the 2024 NFL playoff picture meet when the Denver Broncos face the Los Angeles Chargers in a key AFC West matchup on Thursday Night Football. Denver is coming off a 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts, while Los Angeles dropped a 40-17 decision to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Broncos (9-5), who have won four in a row, can clinch a playoff spot with a victory. The Chargers (8-6), who have dropped two straight, can move closer to a berth in the NFL playoff picture with a win. Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II will return after leaving last week’s game with a leg injury.
Kickoff from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. The Chargers are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Chargers vs. Broncos odds from the SportsLine Consensus, down a half-point from the opener, while the over/under for total points scored is 41. Before making any Broncos vs. Chargers picks, be sure to see the NFL predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model, as well as everything else that SportsLine has to help you crush your Thursday Night Football picks.
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Author : CBS Sports Staff
Publish date : 2024-12-19 19:53:00
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