Chargers (7-4) AT Atlanta Falcons (6-5)
When: Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
TV: CBS-2 (Los Angeles), CBS-8 (San Diego), Paramount+ (streaming)
Radio: Los Angeles: KYSR-FM (98.7), LA Spanish: 105.5 FM/94.3 FM (LA Spanish)
Line: Chargers by -1
Notable injury designations: Chargers: OUT: LB Denzel Perryman (groin), CB Cam Hart (concussion/ankle), S Alohi Gilman (hamstring), RB JK Dobbins (knee). Questionable: LB Daiyan Henley (calf)
Falcons: OUT: RB Jase McClellan (knee), CB Mike Hughes (neck). Questionable: K Younghoe Koo (right hip)
What's at stake? For the Chargers, they need to get back in the win column after a bad loss against the Baltimore Ravens that has many wondering if they are pretenders.
For the Falcons, they are coming off a bye week after being blown out by the Denver Broncos. They need the win to keep away the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that are playing well.
Who's better? Very slight advantage Chargers. They have numerous injuries but they still have more talent.
Matchup to watch: Chargers edge rushers vs. Falcons offensive line. they can consistently disrupt Kirk Cousins This team goes as their quarterback does, so if Mack, Tuli Tuipulotu, Joey Bosa, and Bud Dupree can bring consistent pressure they can cause Cousins to make a mistake.
Chargers win if: Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer, and every pass catcher not named Ladd McConkey make plays and consistently help Justin Herbert move the football. Dobbins won’t play so the Chargers may depend on Herbert more to move the football.
Fantasy sleeper: Ladd McConkey. Until another player steps up it will be on McConkey to help Herbert move the football and score points.
Prediction: The Falcons are well rested and must feel like they are playing a wounded Chargers team with all of their injuries. It feels like a bounce back game for Herbert’s weapons. Chargers 27 Falcons 26