The Los Angeles Chargers and the Tennessee Titans meet in week 2 NFL action from Nissan Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Chargers Drop Thriller Vs. Dolphins
The Los Angeles Chargers almost pulled off the most exciting win of the weekend but fell short in a 36-34 loss to Miami in their last matchup. Justin Herbert threw for 228 yards and a touchdown on 23 of 33 passing while also rushing for a score as well. Austin Ekeler led the Chargers with 117 rushing yards and a touchdown while Joshua Kelley had 91 rushing yards and a score as well. Keenan Allen led the Chargers in receiving with 6 grabs for 76 yards and Ekeler had 47 receiving yards while Donald Parham Jr. had a touchdown grab as well. On defense, Alohi Gilman had a team-high 11 total tackles while J.C. Jackson had an interception as well in the losing effort.
Los Angeles Chargers Team Facts
– The Chargers have lost four of their last five September games as favorites.
– The Chargers have covered the spread in each of their last five road games in September.
– The Chargers have won the first half in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against AFC South opponents.
– The Chargers have lost the first quarter in six of their last seven Sunday games as road favorites.
– The Chargers have scored the first touchdown in each of their last eight games.
Los Angeles Chargers Player Prop Facts
– Justin Herbert has thrown three or more touchdowns in each of the Chargers’ last two road games in September.
– Austin Ekeler ranked 1st in the NFL in Touchdowns (18) last season
Titans Fall Short Vs. Saints
The Tennessee Titans narrowly fell short in their opener against the New Orleans Saints in week 1, losing by a final score of 16-15. Ryan Tannehill threw for 198 yards and 3 interceptions on 16 of 34 passing while Derrick Henry rushed for a team-high 63 yards. DeAndre Hopkins led Tennessee’s receiving group with 7 catches for 65 yards while Nick Westbrook-Ikhine had 58 receiving yards. On defense, Kevin Byard had a team-high 9 total tackles while Arden Key and Denico Autry each had 1.5 sacks. Amani Hooker also added an interception for Tennessee’s defense in the losing effort.
Tennessee Titans Team Facts
– The Titans have lost each of their last eight games.
– The Titans have covered the spread in eight of their last nine September games as underdogs.
– The Titans have won the first quarter in four of their last five September games as home underdogs.
– The Titans have scored the first touchdown in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against AFC opponents.
– The Titans have lost the first half in each of their last four games at Nissan Stadium following a loss.
Tennessee Titans Player Prop Facts
– Ryan Tannehill has thrown two or more touchdowns in six of his last seven September home appearances against AFC opponents.
– Derrick Henry ranked 2nd in the NFL in Rushing Yards (1538) last season
Matchup/League Facts
– The Titans ranked 1st in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game (76.9) last season
– The Titans ranked 32nd in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game (274.8) last season
– The Chargers ranked 31st in the NFL in average yards per punt (43.6) last season
– The Chargers ranked 30th in the NFL in rushing yards per game (89.6) last season
Chris’ Pick
I’m leaning towards the Chargers here. Normally I don’t want to overreact to week 1, and I’d think the Titans couldn’t look worse and this is still a team that was 7-3 before a slew of injuries derailed their 2022 season. However, the Cahrgers just look like the better team to me across the board and while Derrick Henry’s a game-changer, he can’t do it on his own and Ryan Tannehill’s been subpar to put it nicely. I think the Chargers get the win and cover here so give me Los Angeles here.
