Week 5: Broncos Visit Winless Chargers, Who Lost Both Tackles at Seattle
The Denver Broncos visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, October 11. Denver is 2-2 after a 24-14 loss at San Francisco; Pat Surtain II avoided a serious ankle injury but has no return date, and receiver Pat Bryant is out a few weeks. Los Angeles is 0-4 after a 30-23 loss at Seattle in which Justin Herbert was pressured on 55 percent of his dropbacks and tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater, guard Trevor Penning and receiver Ladd McConkey were all hurt; Jim Harbaugh said Mike McDaniel's job is not in jeopardy.
Los Angeles' line
Both tackles hurt behind a pass block win rate of 13 percent.
Surtain's status
Denver's defense is built around him.
Herbert's resilience
Thirteen of 16 in the second half in Seattle after a 5-of-14 first half.
AI Prediction
Broncos 
Chargers The Chargers cannot protect Herbert
Four sacks and 22 pressures, and now both tackles are hurt.
Denver's defense has held three of four opponents to 26 or fewer
Even without Surtain, it is the better unit.
Los Angeles has lost nine straight
At some point a home underdog wins one, which keeps this at 8 points.
A High-confidence road lean against a team that has lost nine straight.
Chargers Leaders
Broncos Leaders
Team Stats
| Broncos | Stat | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 18.5 | Points Per Game | 16.8 |
| 286.0 | Total Yards | 325.5 |
| 204.8 | Yards Passing | 204.0 |
| 81.3 | Yards Rushing | 121.5 |
| 23.5 | Points Allowed Per Game | 26.5 |
| 388.0 | Yards Allowed | 347.3 |
| 245.3 | Pass Yards Allowed | 225.5 |
| 142.8 | Rush Yards Allowed | 121.8 |
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