The Los Angeles Chargers (5-10) take a three-game losing streak into a meeting against the Denver Broncos (7-8) on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High.
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Broncos vs. Chargers Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Game Time: 4:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Stadium: Empower Field at Mile High
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Broncos Stats & Insights
- Despite sporting a bottom-five defense that ranks third-worst in the NFL (376.2 yards allowed per game), the Broncos have played better on offense, ranking 25th in the NFL by totaling 298.2 yards per game.
- The Broncos sport the 16th-ranked scoring offense this year (21.8 points per game), and they’ve been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-worst with 25.1 points allowed per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, the Broncos rank 25th in the NFL with 187.5 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 24th in passing yards allowed per contest (235.1).
- Despite sporting a bottom-five run defense that ranks second-worst in the NFL (141.1 rushing yards allowed per game), the Broncos have played better offensively, ranking 14th in the NFL by averaging 110.7 rushing yards per game.
- The Broncos rank 20th in third-down percentage this season (36.6%), but they’ve been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with a 32.6% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- In addition to 6.2 yards per play allowed on defense, which ranks second-worst in the NFL, the Broncos have posted the 19th-ranked yards-per-play average on offense (5.3).
- The Broncos have the ninth-ranked turnover margin in the NFL at +4, forcing 25 turnovers (second in NFL) while turning it over 21 times (18th in NFL).
Chargers Stats & Insights
- The Chargers rank 18th in total yards per game (329.7), but they’ve been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fourth-worst in the NFL with 372.6 total yards surrendered per contest.
- The Chargers are posting 21.7 points per contest on offense this season (17th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 24.6 points per contest (26th-ranked) on defense.
- The Chargers rank 13th in passing yards per game (233.8), but they’ve been less productive defensively, ranking third-worst in the NFL with 259.3 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- The Chargers rank 24th in the NFL with 95.9 rushing yards per contest on offense, and they rank 17th with 113.3 rushing yards given up per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- With a 39.6% third-down conversion percentage on offense, the Chargers rank 15th in the NFL. On defense, they rank 15th, surrendering a 38.2% third-down rate.
- The Chargers’ defense has been struggling in terms of yards allowed per play, ranking fourth-worst at 6. They have been more effective on the other side of the ball, generating 5.5 yards per play (15th-ranked).
- The Chargers have turned the ball over 19 times this season, while the Broncos have 25 takeaways.
Broncos vs. Chargers Stats Comparison
Broncos | Chargers | |
---|---|---|
Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 298.2 (25) | 329.7 (18) |
Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 376.2 (30) | 372.6 (29) |
Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 110.7 (14) | 95.9 (24) |
Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 187.5 (25) | 233.8 (13) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 21 (18) | 19 (16) |
Takeaways (Rank) | 25 (2) | 20 (20) |
Recent Betting Trends
Denver Broncos
- Denver has one win against the spread, and is 1-2 overall, over its last three games.
- In its past three games, Denver has gone over the total twice.
- The Broncos have averaged a total of 43.8 combined points over their last three games, 5.3 greater than this matchup’s total of 38.5.
Los Angeles Chargers
- The Chargers have covered the spread once, and are 1-2 overall, in their last three games.
- The Chargers have gone over the total twice in their past three contests.
- The Chargers have averaged a total of 41.7 combined points over their last three games, 3.2 greater than this game’s total of 38.5.
Broncos Injuries
Broncos Injuries: No Injuries Listed
Los Angeles Chargers Injuries
Chargers Injuries: No Injuries Listed
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