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Spread: LAC -3 (49.5)
What to watch for: The Falcons have won three straight games at home for the first time in a single season since 2015. They might have the edge this week as they have won eight of the 11 meetings between the two teams. And even though Chargers RB
Austin Ekeler has eight touchdowns in the last four games, the home team has the rushing advantage, averaging 158.1 rush yards per game -- fifth-best in the NFL.
-- Michael Rothstein
Bold prediction: The Falcons have allowed 306.9 passing yards per game, but could catch a break Sunday. The Chargers will be without wide receiver
Mike Williams, who has been ruled out because of a right high ankle sprain, and uncertainty remains regarding the status of
Keenan Allen, who is dealing with a nagging hamstring injury, and
Joshua Palmer, who recently cleared concussion protocol. Watch the Falcons hold the Chargers to a season-low in passing yards (under 224), thanks in large part to the number of injuries the Bolts are dealing with.
-- Lindsey Thiry
Stat to know: The Chargers rank last in yards per rush (5.70) and 27th in opponent's rushing yards per game (137.6) this season.
Injuries: Chargers |
Falcons
What to know for fantasy: A Chargers' receiver has seen at least nine targets in six of seven games this season, and with
Mike Williams sidelined,
Keenan Allen could rediscover his pre-hamstring injury volume (and if not him, Palmer deserves to be rostered as the next best option when healthy).
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Betting nugget: Los Angeles is 3-0 ATS on the road this season. Atlanta is 3-0 ATS as a home underdog and 6-1 ATS overall as an underdog this season.
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Moody's pick: Falcons 33, Chargers 28
Walder's pick: Chargers 24, Falcons 16
FPI prediction: ATL, 54.4% (by an average of 1.3 points)
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