Chargers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Betting odds, lines, picks and predictions

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert looks to pass during the team's season opener.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert appears to cross through the staff’s season opener in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 11. Will a rib harm restrict Herbert in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday?
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The Chargers are a landing favourite in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, however how will Justin Herbert’s rib harm have an effect on the offense?

This season has already run the gamut.Two weeks in, we’ve seen some massive upsets, some stunning 2-0 groups, unsurprising 0-2 groups and a whole lot of sloppy soccer with few groups taking the preseason significantly. The extra video games we get, the extra every part ought to settle in, hopefully resulting in slightly extra predictability for bettors.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Los Angeles Chargers (-7, 47)

The massive story within the Metropolis of Angels this week is the well being of Herbert, whose rib cartilage harm is reportedly very painful, however one thing he may theoretically play by means of. The query is whether or not or not the Chargers need to danger it with the Jaguars and Texans on the horizon earlier than the schedule ramps up with the Browns and Broncos in Weeks 5 and 6.

Thus far, we don’t have a concrete reply as as to if Herbert will give it a go or Chase Daniel might be referred to as into motion. This sport doubtless strikes to a choose ‘em or Chargers -1 if Daniel will get the beginning, so persistence might be a advantage heading towards the weekend. The Chargers and a hurting Herbert sneaked within the again door with a late landing to Josh Palmer within the 27-24 loss to the Chiefs.

The Jaguars seemed like a very completely different staff from Week 1 to Week 2 as they shut out the Colts 24-0 to enhance to 1-1. Doug Pederson’s squad has compelled six turnovers by means of two video games and has been stout in opposition to the run, permitting simply 139 yards on 41 makes an attempt. Jacksonville’s 5 interceptions are tied for the league lead, however Matt Ryan and Carson Wentz should not on Herbert’s degree.

It's tough to take a position thus far prematurely of kickoff as to what is going to occur right here as Herbert’s standing clearly impacts each the aspect and whole. The identical will be stated about Keenan Allen, who missed the short-week sport in opposition to the Chiefs however has probability of returning for this one. If Herbert does play (and he's trending that method), the Chargers may very effectively be the perfect NFL Survivor choose this week.

One guess to contemplate is Christian Kirk over 62.5 receiving yards at DraftKings. Kirk has performed over 90% of the snaps by means of two weeks and has had 117 and 78 yards, respectively, in these video games.

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