NFL Week 18 game preview
Story update: The Chargers announced that they will not rest their starters for Sunday’s game against the Broncos. You can see our original post here.
The Denver Broncos (4-12) will host the event Los Angeles Chargers (10-6) in the season finale, which will take place at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday January 8. You can see our preview below for the AFC West finale.
Chargers’ keys to victory: It is still to be seen how Chargers handle their starters in a regular season finale without a playoff berth. If L.A. rests QB Justin HerbertBackup QB Chase Daniel The Chargers will have to protect the ball from a Denver defense that has limited Herbert to just one touchdown and one interception in Week 6. The Chargers will focus their defense on a Broncos rushing offense that includes three capable RBs. Helped the team rush for 117 yard Last week.
Broncos’ keys to victory: For QB, this year was a forgettable season Russell Wilson, who has a career-low 13 touchdown passes in 14 games this season. To match his single-season career low of 20 in 2014, he would need to score a record 7 TDs against Chargers. Wilson will need to end the 2022/23 season strongly if Denver wants to beat L.A. On defense, the Broncos’ pass rushers will look to generate pressure and force the Chargers into mistakes.
Matchup to Watch: Chargers CB Bryce Callahan vs. Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy. Callahan will cover Jeudy in Week 18, when the receiver is lined up in the slot. This is his second season against his old team. Jeudy, who caught three passes for 54 yards against L.A. earlier this year, has been Denver’s best WR this season.
Who wins? The Chargers have already clinched a playoff spot and their potential seeding for a first-round matchup probably isn’t a big concern this week. Denver has nothing but pride. But, Denver could win at home with their regular starters. Broncos 20, Chargers 17.
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