Step forward if you see a realistic path for the Tennessee Titans (2-6) to emerge victorious Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers (5-3). That is a difficult and lonely step to take.
Jim Harbaugh-coached teams are known for stingy, hard-hitting defenses and run-dominant offenses. The Chargers have quickly fallen in line. However, Harbaugh is now stepping up the passing game with Justin Herbert. With zero big names and frankly, not much experience at the wide receiver position, Herbert’s passing yards the last three weeks have been impressive - 349, 279, and 282. Equally impressive is his average yards per pass attempt each of those three weeks – 8.9, 8.7, and 10.4. That kind of balance for Harbaugh’s squad makes them a true threat in the AFC.
The Titans boast an exceptional defense that ranks 1st against the pass and 9th against the run but the offense has been unable to score points. They average just 17.5ppg and have scored more than 20 just once on the campaign. Will Levis and Mason Rudolph have each started for the Titans under center. Neither has moved the needle. This weekend, it is expected Will Levis (shoulder) will be back in the starting lineup. Tennessee expected growing pains while Levis matured, but the pressure is mounting to show progress.
Over the years, the Titans have struggled with this matchup posting a record of 2-11 in their last 13 games against the Chargers.
Lets dive into this year’s matchup and find a couple sweats.
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Game Details and How to watch Titans @ Chargers
- Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024
- Time: 4:05PM EST
- Site: SoFi Stadium
- City: Los Angeles, CA
- TV/Streaming: FOX
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Game odds for Titans @ Chargers
The latest odds as of Thursday courtesy of DraftKings:
- Moneyline: Tennessee Titans (+280), Los Angeles Chargers (-355)
- Spread: Chargers -7.5
- Total: 39
This line has fallen 2 points since opening Chargers -9.5. The Total has ticked up 0.5 points from its opening number of 38.5.
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Sunday’s game between Tennessee and Los Angeles:
· Moneyline: NBC Sports is staying away from a play on the Moneyline
· Spread: NBC Sports is leaning towards a play on the Chargers to cover the 7.5-point spread.
· Total: NBC Sports is recommending a play on the Total OVER 39.
Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers Betting Trends and Stats
· The Chargers have won all five of their games by at least one touchdown
· The Chargers are 4-1 in their last 5 against teams with losing records
· The Titans’ last three road games have gone OVER the Total
· Tennessee is 1-7 ATS and 4-4 to the OVER this season.
· Los Angeles is 5-2-1 ATS and 1-7 to the OVER this season.
Quarterback matchup for Titans @ Chargers
- Tennessee: Will Levis – the 2nd-year QB is expected to return to the lineup following a shoulder injury. He has thrown 5 TDs in 5 games but alo thrown 7 INTs. He has also been sacked 15 times in those 5 games.
- Los Angeles: Justin Herbert – the veteran has tossed 10 TD passes while not throwing an INT since Week 2. Was sacked 6 times in the Chargers’ 27-10 win against the Browns last Sunday.
Titans and Chargers injury update
· Los Angeles CB Kristian Fulton (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· Los Angeles TE Stone Smart (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· Los Angeles CB Ja’Sir Taylor (lower leg) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· Los Angeles LB Khalil Mack (groin) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· Los Angeles LB Denzel Perryman (toe) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· Tennessee QB Will Levis (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· Tennessee RB Tyjae Spears (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· Tennessee WR Tyler Boyd (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· Tennessee RB Tony Pollard (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· Tennessee C Lloyd Cushenberry III (Achilles) was placed on IR this week and is OUT for Sunday’s game.
· Tennessee S Quandre Diggs (foot) was placed on IR this week and is OUT for Sunday’s game.
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