The Atlanta Falcons are 4-4 this season, but they have found a way to the top of the NFC South standings. This week, they hope to hold onto that top spot, when they face the Los Angeles Chargers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In our NFL betting picks for this week, we break down Chargers vs Falcons in a game with huge implications for both teams as they look to give themselves a better shot at making the postseason.
NFL
Los Angeles Chargers
Atlanta Falcons
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
LAC | Passing | ATL |
---|---|---|
409 | CMP | 340 |
632 | ATT | 549 |
64.7 | CMP% | 61.9 |
232.8 | YDS/GM | 202.9 |
6.8 | Y/A | 6.8 |
5.9 | NY/A | 5.8 |
8 | INT | 8 |
43 | SK | 42 |
Defense/Offense
LAC | Passing | ATL |
---|---|---|
389 | CMP | 327 |
598 | ATT | 530 |
65.1 | CMP% | 61.7 |
249.8 | YDS/GM | 207.3 |
7.7 | Y/A | 7.1 |
6.6 | NY/A | 6.2 |
9 | INT | 17 |
48 | SK | 40 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
LAC | Rushing | ATL |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
431 | ATT | 499 |
1642 | YDS | 2009 |
96.6 | Y/G | 118.2 |
3.8 | Y/A | 4.0 |
11 | TD | 11 |
0.6 | TD/G | 0.6 |
Defense/Offense
LAC | Rushing | ATL |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
467 | ATT | 522 |
1924 | YDS | 2159 |
113.2 | Y/G | 127.0 |
4.1 | Y/A | 4.1 |
18 | TD | 14 |
1.1 | TD/G | 0.8 |
Special Teams
Offense/Defense
LAC | Special Teams | ATL |
---|---|---|
24 | Punts/Ret | 31 |
385 | Punt/Yds | 353 |
16.0 | Punt/Y/R | 11.4 |
18 | Kick Off/Ret | 11 |
390 | Kick Off/Yds | 261 |
21.7 | Kick Off/Y/rt | 23.7 |
Defense/Offense
LAC | Special Teams | ATL |
---|---|---|
28 | Punts/Ret | 33 |
221 | Punt/Yds | 239 |
7.9 | Punt/Y/R | 7.2 |
11 | Kick Off/Ret | 14 |
213 | Kick Off/Yds | 236 |
19.4 | Kick Off/Y/rt | 16.9 |
Scoring
Offense/Defense
LAC | Scoring | ATL |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
11 | RshTD | 11 |
24 | RecTD | 24 |
31 | FGM | 39 |
33 | FGA | 41 |
20.4 | Pts/G | 21.9 |
Defense/Offense
LAC | Scoring | ATL |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
18 | RshTD | 14 |
26 | RecTD | 17 |
24 | FGM | 32 |
27 | FGA | 37 |
23.4 | Pts/G | 18.9 |
Team Advanced Defense
LAC | Defense | ATL |
---|---|---|
31.5% | Bltz% | 23.9% |
7.0% | Hrry% | 7.9% |
6.4% | QB Hit% | 9.5% |
19.9% | QB Prss% | 23.0% |
Injuries
Name | Position | Injury | Status | Updated |
---|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Trainer | OT | Undisclosed | Out | 11/06/22 |
Chris Rumph II | OLB | Hip | Out | 11/06/22 |
Damon Lloyd | LB | Undisclosed | Out | 11/06/22 |
Donald Parham Jr. | TE | Concussion | Out | 11/06/22 |
Dustin Hopkins | K | Hamstring | Out | 11/06/22 |
Easton Stick | QB | Gameday Inactive | Out | 11/06/22 |
Forrest Merrill | DL | Undisclosed | Out | 11/06/22 |
Isaac Weaver | C | Undisclosed | Out | 11/06/22 |
Jalen Guyton | WR | Knee (acl) | Out | 11/06/22 |
J.C. Jackson | CB | Knee | Out | 11/06/22 |
Jerry Tillery | DL | Back | Out | 11/06/22 |
Joey Bosa | OLB | Groin | Out | 11/06/22 |
Joshua Kelley | RB | Mcl | Out | 11/06/22 |
Keenan Allen | WR | Hamstring | Out | 11/06/22 |
Kemon Hall | CB | Gameday Inactive | Out | 11/06/22 |
Mike Williams | WR | Ankle | Out | 11/06/22 |
Rashawn Slater | OT | Biceps | Out | 11/06/22 |
Taylor Bertolet | K | Undisclosed | Out | 11/06/22 |
Austin Ekeler | RB | Abdomen | Questionable | 11/04/22 |
Brenden Jaimes | OL | Quad | Questionable | 11/04/22 |
Stone Smartt | TE | Undisclosed | Questionable | 11/06/22 |
Amen Ogbongbemiga | LB | Groin | Probable | 11/06/22 |
DeAndre Carter | WR | Illness | Probable | 11/06/22 |
Joshua Palmer | WR | Concussion | Probable | 11/03/22 |
Name | Position | Injury | Status | Updated |
---|---|---|---|---|
A.J. Terrell | CB | Hamstring | Out | 11/06/22 |
Anthony Firkser | TE | Gameday Inactive | Out | 11/06/22 |
Beau Brinkley | LS | Achilles | Out | 11/06/22 |
Bryan Edwards | WR | Gameday Inactive | Out | 11/06/22 |
Casey Hayward | CB | Shoulder | Out | 11/06/22 |
Chuma Edoga | OT | Non Injury Related (personal) | Out | 11/06/22 |
Damien Williams | RB | Ribs | Out | 11/06/22 |
Elijah Wilkinson | OT | Knee | Out | 11/06/22 |
Erik Harris | S | Ankle | Out | 11/06/22 |
Jalen Mayfield | OL | Back | Out | 11/06/22 |
Jared Bernhardt | WR | Groin | Out | 11/06/22 |
John FitzPatrick | TE | Undisclosed | Out | 11/06/22 |
Matt Dickerson | DE | Gameday Inactive | Out | 11/06/22 |
Nate Landman | ILB | Gameday Inactive | Out | 11/06/22 |
Vincent Taylor | DT | Achilles | Out | 11/06/22 |
Cordarrelle Patterson | RB | Knee | Questionable | 11/05/22 |
Rashad Fenton | CB | Hamstring | Questionable | 11/02/22 |
Jaylinn Hawkins | S | Head | Probable | 11/03/22 |
Betting Trends
LAC | Betting Trends | ATL |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
24 | Avg Score | 27.33 |
27 | Avg Opp Score | 27.67 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
29.33 | Avg Score | 29.33 |
26.33 | Avg Opp Score | 22.67 |
LAC | Betting Trends | ATL |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
23.2 | Avg Score | 24 |
28.6 | Avg Opp Score | 24.8 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
29.8 | Avg Score | 26.8 |
31 | Avg Opp Score | 25 |
LAC | Betting Trends | ATL |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-6-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-3-1 |
25.9 | Avg Score | 23.5 |
27.8 | Avg Opp Score | 26.4 |
AWAY | HOME | |
5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-5-0 |
6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
26.6 | Avg Score | 21.1 |
28.7 | Avg Opp Score | 23.5 |
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Chargers vs Falcons Betting Pick
This game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 6, 2022.
Why Bet The Falcons:
✅ This is a bad matchup for the Chargers defense, as they are 27th in the NFL against the run this season. They take on a Falcons team that is one of just five teams averaging over 150 yards per game on the ground. Expect the Falcons to control the ball and control the clock en route to a cover on Sunday afternoon.
✅ Atlanta has feasted on home cooking so far this season. They are 3-1 at home on the year, which has propelled them to the top spot in their division despite their .500 record. They may not win this game, but they will certainly be in it until the very end, covering the number in the process.
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✅ Along with their strong record at home this year, the Falcons are one of the best teams in the NFL against the spread. The Falcons are 6-2 against the spread on the year, which is tied for the best ATS record in the NFL. Here, the Falcons will continue to get the job done against the number in what should be a tight game against the Chargers.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers had their bye week in Week 8 of the NFL season, as they head into Week 9 with a 4-3 record. The Chargers are just a game back of the first place Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West entering this week. However, the Chiefs have the tiebreaker over the Chargers so far by virtue of beating them earlier in the season.
For the Chargers, stopping the run and getting their running game going will be their top keys to this contest. The Falcons have one of the best rushing attacks in the NFL, while the Chargers are one of the worst teams in the league at stopping the run. If they cannot change that in this game, it could be a long day for the Los Angeles defense.
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons needed overtime, but they beat the Carolina Panthers in Week 8 at home. This week, the Falcons are at home once again, and will hope for a less turbulent path to victory against the visiting Chargers.
Atlanta’s pass defense will be key against Justin Herbert and the Chargers. The Falcons allowed P.J. Walker to throw for 317 yards against them in their last game. Herbert is more than capable of an even bigger performance, and it will be up to the Falcons to prevent that.