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Staff predictions for Chargers vs. Broncos in Week 17

Find out who the Chargers Wire staff is picking between Los Angeles and Denver.

The Los Angeles Chargers kick off Week 17 against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 31 at 1:25 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:

This is a game between two depleted rosters and backup quarterbacks playing. While the Chargers showed some life under interim head coach Giff Smith last weekend against the Bills, winning at Mile High is not an easy task. I believe we see a low-scoring affair that ultimately goes in the Broncos’ favor.

Broncos 17, Chargers 14

Alex K:

You know how the days between Christmas and the New Year all run together, and you never really end up doing anything because of the general brain fog of the end of the holiday season? The Chargers and Broncos are going through that, too. Don’t expect much offense from either team, as both are starting backup quarterbacks and missing their top receiver.

Chargers 17, Broncos 16

Alex I:

Both the Chargers and Broncos come into this game without much to play for from a 2023 standpoint. LA’s key injuries list is long and they fired Brandon Staley two weeks ago. Meanwhile, in Denver, Sean Payton and management decided to effectively end Russell Wilson’s Denver tenure after a loss to New England.

Jarrett Stidham will get the start at quarterback in Wilson’s place. Stidham vs. Easton Stick is probably not the matchup many expected coming into the season. But between the two skeleton squads, the Chargers have gotten worse offensive results recently. Denver has more of their key contributors available to them (in other words, they’re not starting Quentin Johnston against Patrick Surtain).

The tank keeps on rolling, but the Chargers keep it competitive in Giff Smith’s third game.

Broncos 17, Chargers 16

Valentina:

The Chargers face the Broncos on Sunday and it will definitely be an interesting game since both teams are starting their backup quarterbacks. While Justin Herbert is out due to an injury, Denver has had some major internal problems as Broncos head coach Sean Payton chose to bench quarterback Russell Wilson. With all the drama going on in Denver, I think the Chargers will take this one home. 

Chargers 20, Broncos 16

Who wins Week 6 matchup between Chargers, Ravens?

Vote for who you believe wins the Week 6 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore Ravens.

Two red-hot teams are set to meet on Sunday, as the Chargers are on the road to take on the Ravens seeking superiority in the AFC.

The Chargers most recently knocked off the Browns in a thrilling battle. Quarterback Justin Herbert threw four touchdowns and ran in another, and running back Austin Ekeler added three scores in a game that saw 1,025 total yards, 683 passing yards, 52 first downs, and 68 plays each.

Meanwhile, the Ravens had a wild win of their own against the Colts. The team rallied from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to come out victorious in overtime. QB Lamar Jackson had 442 passing yards — 355 of which came after the half and four touchdowns.

Can the Chargers pick up their fourth-straight win before entering the bye week? Or will the multi-dimensional talent of Jackson be too much for Los Angeles to handle?

Who wins on Sunday?

Place your vote below.

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POLL: Who will Chargers GM Tom Telesco draft in first round?

Will Tom Telesco take the leap or will he stay put and select in the first round?

Chargers general manager Tom Telesco will have a big decision to make in about less than three hours when the team is on the lock.

Whether it’s a trade-up or at No. 13 overall, Telesco will be looking at a few of the top prospects that will be able to step in right away and contribute.

With that being said, step in the shoes of Telesco let us know what he will do, not who you want Los Angeles to select on Thursday.

Below is the poll:

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2021 NFL draft: Top 10 Chargers targets in first round

Who will be the newest member of the Los Angeles Chargers by the end of the night?

The Chargers will be on the clock in about four hours from now.

Who might be the newest member of the team by the end?

Here’s a look at Los Angeles’ 10 targets in the first-round based on positions of need and top players likely to be available.

1. OT Penei Sewell, Oregon

This would require a trade-up, but it would be worth it. Arguably the top offensive lineman in this year’s draft, Sewell is a big-bodied athlete who is light on his feet coupled with impressive play strength in the running game to overwhelm his opponents and a high football IQ. Being only 20 years old, he will need to continue to develop parts of his game, but he projects as a starting left tackle with All-Pro upside.

2. OT Rashawn Slater, Northwestern

While many believe he should get kicked inside at the next level, Slater is technically sound and has the athleticism and smarts to overcome any measurement concerns, projecting as a top-notch blindside blocker with the ability to play any position along the offensive line.

3. CB Jaycee Horn, South Carolina

Horn is the type of matchup eraser who can be used inside or outside and against any receiver or tight end, similar to the way Jalen Ramsey was used. Due to his combination of size, athleticism, competitiveness, football IQ, smoothness, ball skills and versatility, Horn has All-Pro upside.

4. CB Patrick Surtain, Alabama

While Surtain isn’t going to run as fast as some of the other corners in this year’s class, he can pattern match from press coverage and find the football downfield at a high and consistent level. He’s big and long enough to handle even the most physical of receivers, projecting as a starting corner with inside-out versatility.

5. OL Alijah Vera-Tucker, USC

Vera-Tucker put together a solid season as the Trojans’ left tackle this past season and he has plenty of experience at guard, where many project him to play in the NFL due to his lack of arm length. In my opinion, Vera-Tucker comes with the functional athleticism, movement skills and impressive strength to match and stymie pass rushers, and I believe he can be a fine blindside blocker in this league.

6. OT Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech

While he needs to develop his true strength & power and more attitude in his game, Darrisaw has the size at 6-foot-4 and 322 pounds, athletic ability, body control, run-blocking prowess and most importantly, the experience (35 starts at LT), projecting as a player with the tools and traits to become a Day 1 starter.

7. WR Jaylen Waddle, Alabama

Waddle would give quarterback Justin Herbert a dynamic weapon who can win with speed, quickness and route running ability to consistently separate and win with the ball in his hands, as well as a player who can return kicks and punts at a high level.

8. EDGE Kwity Paye, Michigan

Paye is an explosive pass rusher who’s powerful with his hands and plays with good leverage, loose lower body movements and a motor that never cools down when getting after the quarterback and the anchorage ability to control at the point of attack against the run, projecting as a versatile chess piece up front.

9. EDGE Azeez Ojulari, Georgia

A natural athlete at 6-foot-2 and 249 pounds, Ojulari possesses the physical traits, balance, flexibility, short area quickness, explosiveness needed to disrupt the quarterback, solid ability against the run and experience in coverage. At only 20 years old, Ojulari is still developing into his frame. However, the upside is there to generate pressure and contribute against the run on a consistent basis.

10. LB/S Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Notre Dame

Staley is a big advocate of position versatility and he could be enticed by the idea of getting another playmaker next to Derwin James to be able to impact all levels of the defense. Owusu-Koramoah is a player with high-end speed, coverage ability and sharpness as a blitzer who can be used as a linebacker, safety or nickel.

Prediction poll for matchup between Chargers vs. Saints

Will Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert pick up his first win in primetime?

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to face off against the New Orleans Saints on Monday, Oct. 12 at 5:15 p.m. PT at Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

The Chargers are looking to get back on track before their bye week after dropping three consecutive games, all of which were within a touchdown. For the Saints, they are eager to pick up their third win on the season before their bye week, as well.

Rookie Justin Herbert was given the keys as the starter for the rest of the season, hoping to pick up his first professional victory. Herbert has performed at a high level against stiff competition. He could be in for another big day, facing a Saints defense that ranks near the bottom in the league.

On the other hand, Los Angeles is coming off arguably their worst defensive performances. New Orleans’ offense has enough fire power to give L.A. fits, even without star wide receiver Michael Thomas. Running back Alvin Kamara is more than capable of making life difficult for the Bolts.

With Herbert under center, the Chargers have shown that they’re capable of going toe to toe with the toughest teams, and I expect it to be no different on Monday night. Los Angeles is missing a handful of key players on defense, which quarterback Drew Brees should have no issue exploiting.

The bottom line is that the contest should be an offensive shootout. What it will come down to is who wins the turnover battle, which the Bolts have struggled with. Before heading into their bye, I expect the Chargers to learn from their mistakes and minimize them.

I have Los Angeles defeating New Orleans by the score of 27-24.

With that, who do you think will win Monday’s contest?

Check out the poll below and let us know what you think.