Los Angeles Chargers 2020 schedule predictions: Picking every game

Weeks 13-17

Untested quarterbacks collide in a game where everyone takes the under-39 that the bookies roll out. But, in a surprising twist, both quarterbacks play pretty well against their more talented counterparts, and the game is close all the way to the very end.

The Chargers put the ball in Keenan Allen’s hands often on their would-be game winning drive, and he fumbles the game away on the Patriots ten yard line with under a minute to play. Los Angeles feels robbed, Bill Belichick smiles, and it’s a loss for the Chargers.

The Falcons’ defense is even worse than it was a year ago, and Justin Herbert shreds them for 300 yards and four touchdowns. Fortunately, the offense now features a healthy Todd Gurley and is better than its been in years.

Matt Ryan spreads the ball around and gets everyone involved, as Atlanta puts up 35 points against one of the best defenses in the league.

An interesting matchup to see as a mediocre defense (in Las Vegas) takes on a mediocre offense (in Las Angeles). Inversely, a stellar defense (from the Chargers) combats a very fast and talented offense (from the Raiders).

Ultimately, speed kills and the Chargers defense is not quite enough to hold down the quick threat Raider offense. A late forced turnover lets the Raiders have a final shot to make something happen, and they take advantage with offensive fire power.

Ekeler looks fresh and fast in this one as he takes advantage of a strong offensive line performance against a better Broncos defensive front. Lock struggles to get going with Bosa living in the backfield and the L.A. secondary creating havoc attacking the ball. The Chargers win it, though, with a late field goal.

The defending Super Bowl Champions have very little cause for concern in this one, as the rookie quarterback is consistently confused by defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s fronts and by Tyrann Mathieu in the secondary.

The Los Angeles secondary gets torched (again) by Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, but this time around also has to respect a deep and diverse running game. The running game in turn opens up the play-action passing for Andy Reid, and Travis Kelce runs roughshod over the Chargers as a result.