Justin Herbert is a prime contender for Rookie of the Year for several reasons, two of which are WR Keenen Allen and TE Hunter Henry. However, both are likely to be idled, and the pair that has combined for 160 receptions and 12 touchdowns will reduce Herbert to a mere mortal. Denver must deal with the absence of Philip Lindsay, its reliable RB. The crippled offenses should result in a modest score, especially with erratic Chargers PK Michael Badgely spraying field goal tries left and right.

The Broncos have lacked cohesion all season. They’re coming off the worst loss of any team in Week 15 against a rising Buffalo squad. Expect a turnaround performance versus a Chargers team that has won consecutive games for the first time all year. Grab the value here on the underdog.

The Broncos are extremely banged-up and this is a nice revenge spot for the Chargers, after they blew a huge second-half lead at Denver. Both teams are 5-9. But the Broncos are minus-119 in point differential, compared to minus-62 for the Chargers. Back LA to win its third straight and cover.