Chargers vs. Falcons Prediction & Odds
One of the more pivotal matchups in Week 9 of the NFL will take place in Atlanta where the Falcons will host the Chargers at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Fresh off their bye, will the Chargers hand the Falcons a loss while staying in postseason contention in the AFC?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
461 Los Angeles Chargers (-3) at 462 Atlanta Falcons (+3); o/u 49.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, November 6, 2022
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Chargers vs. Falcons Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 55% of public bettors are currently backing the Falcons when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Los Angeles Chargers DFS Spin
Justin Herbert completed 33-of-51 passes for 293 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the Chargers’ 37-23, Week 7 loss to the Seahawks. Without a healthy Keenan Allen (hamstring) and no semblance of impactful wideout play outside of Mike Williams, Herbert’s been ice-cold of late and was unable to do much of anything against Seattle’s cellar-dwelling pass defense. He needed garbage time to get there in the box score, hitting Mike Williams and Austin Ekeler for second-half touchdowns. After tossing three touchdowns each in Weeks 1-2, Herbert has been held to six touchdowns in five games. This team badly needs its Week 8 bye. Herbert will try to get right in Week 9 against the Falcons, but he may have to do it without Williams, who was carted off with an ankle injury late in this one. Good luck.
Atlanta Falcons DFS Spin
Falcons activated RB Cordarrelle Patterson from injured reserve. Patterson had his 21-day practice window opened on Wednesday of this week, and he apparently proved healthy enough to be activated from injured reserve after just three practices. Expect Patterson to return to a lead role for a team more than dedicated to the run. That said, there is a chance we see a lighter workload in his first game back following four missed games. Tyler Allgeier and Caleb Huntley are on hand to soak up any opportunities needed, with Huntley likeliest to serve as the short yardage back and Allgeier potentially mixing in for passing down work. None of the three are particularly appealing to fantasy managers with so many unknowns surrounding expected usage this week. Consider all three touchdown-dependent FLEX options for managers struggling through a robust bye week.
Chargers vs. Falcons Betting Trends
Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings
Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings
Chargers vs. Falcons Prediction:
The Chargers are just 1-10 against the spread in their last 11 games played in the month of November, whereas the Falcons have covered in six of their last eight games overall. Atlanta is also 44-20 at the betting window in its last 64 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in its previous contest and is 6-1 against the number in its last seven games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in its previous game.
NFL Week 9 Prediction: ATLANTA FALCONS +3