The Los Angeles Chargers kick off Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Oct. 16 at 5:15 p.m. PT.
Who is going to come out victorious?
Here is a look at the predictions from each of our writers at Chargers Wire:
Gavino:
In what will likely be the game of the week, you have a Chargers team that is well-rested after being fresh off their bye and a Cowboys team that will be plenty fired up after suffering an embarrassing loss to the 49ers. Speaking of being fired up, offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will be as well, as he is facing the team that relieved him of his duties at the end of the 2022 season. Moore will look to light up the scoreboard using not only Justin Herbert but Austin Ekeler, who returns after missing the last three games. They will be taking on a Dallas defense that has given up 28 or more points in 2 of its last 3 games. Los Angeles’ defense hasn’t been anything to gloat about, but the Cowboys’ offense has struggled. I still expect a high-scoring affair, but for the Bolts to prevail.
Chargers 31, Cowboys 27
Alex K:
The way to defeat the Chargers defense is to throw the ball down the field, something the Cowboys have struggled to do all season with Mike McCarthy calling plays. Dallas will probably still put up points because they simply have too much talent not to, but a litany of injuries on defense should prevent them from slowing the Chargers too much. The only reason I won’t predict a larger margin of victory than this is that it’s a Chargers game.
Chargers 34, Cowboys 28
Alex I:
The Cowboys will be looking to rebound from their loss to the Niners and keep pace in the NFC East. LA is certainly going to get the best punch Dallas can throw with players like Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons in need of bounce-back efforts.
The Chargers are well-rested after their BYE. Austin Ekeler and Derwin James are back for the team. Joey Bosa seems like he’ll play after a limited practice on Saturday.
This game seems like an old-fashioned SoFi shootout that is decided by who has the ball last. Brandon Staley tends to execute his best defensive game plans in primetime moments for what it’s worth. This Dallas offense has not been quite as explosive or as efficient through five games and the loss of Trevon Diggs on defense has been felt.
LA finally puts it all together in their most complete showing of the year to knock off the Cowboys on a Cameron Dicker field goal.
Chargers 31, Cowboys 30