NFL action is set to take place on 8/13/22 and it will feature Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Chargers. The game is set to take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Californias. The game starts at 10:00 PM EST and should be televised locally.
The Rams kick off protecting their title with a preseason matchup against the Chargers. The Rams finished last year with a record of 16-5 on the year, but in the division record the Rams landed at only 3-3. Los Angeles is being led again by Sean McVay this year.
Rams Offense
The change of scenery played out nicely for Matthew Stafford who ended up going 404/601 for 4,886 yards and 41 touchdowns with only 17 picks. The Rams seen Sony Michel carry the ball 208 times for 845 yards with 4 touchdowns scored. The offense for Los Angeles is bringing back 8 starters from the Super Bowl winning team.
Rams Defense
Defensively the Rams were not that overpowering with 345 yards per game allowed with 242 coming in the air and 103 yards per game allowed on the ground. The Rams allowed only 21.9 points per game, but did end up with 19 picks and picked up 50 sacks. The Rams defense did lose Von Miller, but picked up Bobby Wagner and are returning a total of 8 starters on the defensive side of the ball.
The Chargers are a team that can be seen as an upcoming team on the AFC. Los Angeles finished at 9-8 last year, but in the division finished at 3-3. The Chargers are led by Brandon Staley who is coming into his second season.
Chargers Offense
The Chargers are bringing back Justin Herbert this year and last season he want 443/672 with 5,014 yards with 38 touchdowns and only 15 picks. The rushing attack for the Chargers was led by Austin Ekeler who carried the ball 206 times for 911 yards and 12 touchdowns on the day. The offense for Los Angeles is bringing back a total of 8 starters on the year.
Chargers Defense
The Chargers defense is coming back with only 6 6 starters from last year, but did add in Khalil Mack. Overall, the Chargers defense allowed 360 yards per game with 221 yards in the air and 191 yards per game on the ground. The Charger did give up 27 points per game and only managed to get 11 picks with 35 sacks.
Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Chargers Odds: Rams +2.5, Chargers -2.5
Over/Under Odds: 35
Rams at Chargers Pick: Los Angeles Rams +2.5, Under 35
Odds from Betonline.ag
Okay, I have to say the spread is favoring the Bears in this game here. I think the Bears, since it is preseason and the Chiefs have a lot of adjustments to make will get the win in this game. However, I do not see the Bears covering the spread which is why I am taking the Chiefs to cover the spread. The other thing that I do not see being a big issue here is the fact that neither defense will play that well here as the Bears have too many changes to contain a changing Chiefs offense.
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