In a matchup of AFC opponents, the Los Angeles Chargers will face the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland’s season has been a disaster so far, but they hope that an injury-prompted change at quarterback will help them turn things around. The Chargers are 2.5-point favorites entering this matchup, while the total is 40.5 points. In this preview of Chargers vs Browns, we look at the keys to victory for both teams and give you our NFL best bets for Sunday afternoon.
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Can the Chargers Stay Above .500 With a Win?
The Los Angeles Chargers are 4-3 on the season going into Week 9, coming off a Week 8 win at home over the banged-up New Orleans Saints. The Chargers defense held New Orleans to just eight points in that game, taking full advantage of the fact that Derek Carr was injured and unable to go at quarterback for the Saints. This week, the Chargers will look to take advantage of another backup quarterback, but Jameis Winston proved last time out that he might be a better backup than most.
Can Jameis Winston Help Browns Turn It Around?
Last week, Jameis Winston made his first start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns due to an Achilles injury to starting quarterback Deshaun Watson. Winston not only played at a competent level, but he helped the Browns defeat the Baltimore Ravens in an AFC North upset. This week, Winston will likely get the start once again and the question will be whether he can continue to help the Browns turn their year around after a rough start with Watson at the helm.
Chargers vs Browns Prediction
Our best bet for Chargers vs Browns is for the Cleveland Browns to cover the spread as a home underdog. Jameis Winston, by simply not being Deshaun Watson, represents an upgrade at the quarterback position. Combine that with Cleveland’s defense being respectable enough to make life tough on Justin Herbert, and we could see the Browns win this game outright.