The Los Angeles Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals both have quarterbacks who are expected to be the future of the sport. But in order for them to reach their full potential, both Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow will need to show out in contests like this one. In our NFL Week 13 betting picks, we take a closer look at Chargers vs Bengals and pick which young star will lead their team to victory on Sunday.
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Chargers vs Bengals Betting Pick
This game will be played at Paul Brown Stadium at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
Why Bet The Bengals:
✅ The Chargers have allowed the fourth most points in the NFL this season. They have given up 27 or more points in each of their last three games, including last week against a Denver Broncos team that has been anemic offensively for most of this season. Against a potent Bengals offense, the Chargers will continue to struggle on the defensive side of the ball.
✅ Los Angeles is in a bad spot coming into this game, playing their second straight road game. Cincinnati, meanwhile, is playing in their second straight home game. A massive travel advantage for the Bengals combined with the recent issues for the Chargers over the last few weeks all favor the Bengals here.
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✅ Cincinnati, by the way, are playing some of their best football of the season over the last few weeks. The Bengals have won two straight games, beating the Raiders and Steelers by a combined score of 73-23. They will continue to improve their playoff prospects with a third straight convincing win this week.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers suffered a devastating setback last week, getting beaten by two scores by the Denver Broncos at Mile High. The Chargers fell behind by two scores early in the game, and were never able to make a real comeback attempt. This week, the Chargers will not be able to afford falling behind in the same fashion, as the Bengals have been scoring almost at will over the last couple of weeks.
For the Chargers to have a shot in this game, they are going to need to play better on multiple levels defensively. Their pass rush will need to get pressure on Joe Burrow, while the secondary will have its hands full with Ja’Marr Chase and the rest of the Bengals’ weapons. If they can’t slow down Cincinnati, Justin Herbert may not have a chance to keep the Chargers in this game.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals come into this game with the Chargers on a two-game winning streak, having mauled the Raiders and Steelers over the last couple of weeks. Cincinnati’s offense has been the star of the show of late, scoring at least 30 points in three of their last four games. Now the question is whether the Bengals can continue scoring at the pace they have been against a Chargers team that enters this week with a winning record.
To this point in the season, the Bengals have the fourth highest scoring offense in the AFC. They have scored 309 points through Week 12, with only the Colts, Patriots and Bills scoring more points in their conference this season.