The Los Angeles Chargers will face off against the Atlanta Falcons at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st. This matchup is being played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The Chargers are favored on the road in their week 13 non-conference matchup against the Falcons. The game, set for 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, will be broadcast on CBS. The Chargers’ point spread is -1.5, with money line odds of -122. Atlanta’s money line odds are +101, and the over/under line is set at 47 points.

• Date: Sunday, December 1st
• Time: 1:00 ET
• Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
• TV: CBS

Chargers vs Falcons

At 7-4, the Chargers currently have a 91.4% chance of making the playoffs, according to our projections. They rank 11th in our NFL power rankings and are 6th in the AFC standings. In division play, the Chargers are 2-1, and they are 5-3 against AFC opponents. They are 4-2 at home and 3-2 on the road.

Against the spread, the Chargers are 7-3-1, including a 7-1 record as favorites. Their average scoring margin is +6.2 points per game. Their O/U record is 4-7, with the over hitting in three straight games. Their games have averaged 38 combined points this season, compared to an average line of 41.8.

Heading into week 13, the Falcons are trying to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 38-6 loss to the Broncos in week 11. Despite the loss, Atlanta remains atop the NFC South with a 6-5 record, including a 4-1 mark in division play. Our projections give the Falcons a 66.0% chance of winning the division and a 69.9% chance of making the playoffs.

Atlanta ranks 19th in our NFL power rankings and has an average scoring margin of -2.7 points per game. Against the spread, they are 5-6 this season and have failed to cover in two straight games. Their O/U record is 4-7, with the under hitting in three consecutive games.

Chargers Injury Report

• Easton Stick – Gameday Inactive (Out)
• DJ Chark – Gameday Inactive (Out)
• Hayden Hurst – Hip (Out)
• Eli Apple – Hamstring (Questionable)
• Khalil Mack – Groin (Probable)
• Denzel Perryman – Groin (Out)
• Bud Dupree – Foot (Probable)
• Brenden Jaimes – Gameday Inactive (Out)
• Simi Fehoko – Elbow (Out)
• Chris Rumph II – Foot (Out)
• Asante Samuel Jr. – Shoulder (Out)
• J.K. Dobbins – Knee (Questionable)
• Junior Colson – Ankle (Out)
• Kimani Vidal – Gameday Inactive (Out)
• Ladd McConkey – Shoulder (Probable)
• Brenden Rice – Shoulder (Out)
• Jordan McFadden – Gameday Inactive (Out)
• Bucky Williams – Undisclosed (Out)
• Tyler McLellan – Undisclosed (Out)
• Cam Hart – Concussion/ankle (Out)
• Chris Collins – Undisclosed (Out)

Falcons Injury Report

• JD Bertrand – Concussion (Questionable)
• Ruke Orhorhoro – Ankle (Out)
• Bralen Trice – Knee (Out)
• DeMarcco Hellams – Ankle (Out)
• Troy Andersen – Knee (Questionable)
• Charlie Woerner – Concussion (Questionable)
• Harrison Hand – Knee (Out)
• James Smith-Williams – Tibia (Out)
• Darnell Mooney – Hamstring (Questionable)
• Micah Abernathy – Knee (Out)
• Rondale Moore – Knee (Out)
• Ta’Quon Graham – Pectoral (Out)
• Zach Harrison – Knee (Questionable)
• Dee Alford – Hamstring (Questionable)
• Mike Hughes – Neck (Questionable)
• Antonio Hamilton Sr. – Pectoral (Questionable)
• Kevin King – Head (Questionable)

Chargers Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 13, the Chargers are 11th in our offensive power rankings. They are 17th in the NFL in points per game (22.1) and 21st in yards per game (322.6). Despite being 29th in passing attempts, they rank 20th in passing yards per game, averaging 204.5. On the ground, they are 12th in rushing attempts and 13th in rushing yards per game, with 118.1. The Chargers are converting 38.5% of their third downs, which ranks 16th in the league, and they are 6th in red zone conversion percentage.

In week 12, Justin Herbert threw for 218 yards on 21/36 passing in a loss to the Ravens. He was sacked 4 times and did not throw a touchdown. Ladd McConkey led the team with 6 catches for 83 yards, and J.K. Dobbins had 40 rushing yards on 6 carries. The Chargers scored in every quarter, with 7 points in the 1st and 4th quarters, 6 in the 2nd, and 3 in the 3rd.

Falcons Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 13, the Falcons are 16th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 22.2 points per game. They rank 8th in total offense with 361.5 yards per game, and they are 14th in rushing, with 117.9 yards per game. Atlanta ranks 20th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 37.4% success rate, but they are 9th in red zone efficiency.

In week 11, Kirk Cousins threw for 173 yards and one interception, completing 18 of 27 passes. Bijan Robinson was held to 35 yards on 12 carries, and Drake London led the team with 61 receiving yards on 3 catches.

Chargers Team Defense

In their 30-23 loss to the Ravens, the Chargers’ defense allowed 177 passing yards on just 16 completions, but they struggled to stop the run, giving up 212 rushing yards on 37 attempts. The Ravens were able to exploit the Chargers on the ground, averaging 5.7 yards per attempt. Los Angeles allowed two passing touchdowns and a 72.7% completion percentage to Baltimore.

On third downs, the Chargers allowed the Ravens to convert 53.3% of their chances. Los Angeles’ defense managed only one sack and had a tackles for loss differential of -2 in the game.

Falcons Team Defense

In their 38-6 loss to the Broncos, the Falcons’ defense struggled to get off the field, as Denver converted on 54.5% of their third down attempts. The Falcons allowed four passing touchdowns and 295 yards through the air, with Denver completing 84.8% of their passes. The Falcons’ lone sack came from a quarterback hit, and they failed to generate many negative plays, losing the tackles for loss and QB hit differentials.

Atlanta’s defense also gave up 105 rushing yards on 26 attempts, with Denver finishing with 400 total yards in the game. The Falcons will be looking for significant improvement on the defensive side of the ball after this tough outing.

Chargers vs Falcons Trends

• Los Angeles has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 20 points per game while allowing 13. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
• Through their last ten home games, Atlanta has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 19 points per game.
• Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Falcons have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
• The Chargers have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.

Chargers vs Falcons Prediction

Our pick is to take the Chargers to cover as road favorites in this week 13 matchup between the Chargers and Falcons. Right now, the point spread lines have the Chargers at -1.5, and we have them winning 24-19, making them a great pick vs. the spread.

For the over/under, with the line sitting at 47 points, we have a prediction of 43 combined points, making the under a great pick in this one.

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