Broncos vs Chargers Predictions NFL Week 3 Picks, and Best Bets
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The Broncos vs. Chargers matchup in Week 3 sets up as a clash between Denver’s rushing-heavy, inconsistent offense and Los Angeles’ disciplined, explosive passing attack.
Broncos vs Chargers Predictions NFL Week 3
Historical matchups between these two teams have been tightly contested, but trends favor Los Angeles, particularly in covering spreads against Denver. The Broncos’ inconsistent September performances and high turnover rate may allow the Chargers to pull ahead if the game remains close. Denver’s key to success lies in establishing a balanced rushing and passing attack, controlling the clock, and limiting mistakes. Meanwhile, Los Angeles will aim to maintain explosive passing plays while keeping penalties and turnovers minimal. Bettors can expect a game that may see back-and-forth scoring, but overall efficiency and discipline likely tip the scales in favor of the Chargers.
Broncos vs Chargers Predictions NFL Week 3: Head to Head
| Date | Team | Opp | Close | Result | ATS/OU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | Broncos | @Chargers | +3 / 41.5 | Lost 27-34 | Lost / Over |
| Oct 13, 2024 | Broncos | Chargers | +3 / 37 | Lost 16-23 | Lost / Over |
| Dec 31, 2023 | Broncos | Chargers | -3.5 / 39.5 | Won 16-9 | Won / Under |
| Dec 10, 2023 | Broncos | @Chargers | +3 / 45.5 | Won 24-7 | Won / Under |
| Jan 8, 2023 | Broncos | Chargers | -6.5 / 39 | Won 31-28 | Lost / Over |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Broncos | @Chargers | +3.5 / 45.5 | Lost 16-19 | Won / Under |
| Jan 2, 2022 | Broncos | @Chargers | +8 / 45 | Lost 13-34 | Lost / Over |
| Nov 28, 2021 | Broncos | Chargers | +3 / 47 | Won 28-13 | Won / Under |
| Dec 27, 2020 | Broncos | @Chargers | +2.5 / 47.5 | Lost 16-19 | Lost / Under |
| Nov 1, 2020 | Broncos | Chargers | +3 / 44.5 | Won 31-30 | Won / Over |
Broncos vs Chargers Predictions NFL Week 3: Denver
Now in this Broncos vs Chargers Predictions NFL Week 3, we have the Denver betting preview.
Denver has struggled on the road, with a 1-6 SU record in its last seven away games and a tendency to commit critical turnovers. Their rushing game remains a bright spot, ranked 10th in the NFL, and they still manage to put points on the board, averaging 24 per contest. However, Denver’s passing attack has been unreliable, averaging just 186 yards per game, which may leave them vulnerable against the Chargers’ secondary. Red zone efficiency, fourth-quarter scoring, and avoiding turnovers will determine whether the Broncos can keep this game competitive.
Broncos vs Chargers Predictions NFL Week 3: Denver Trends
Next in this Broncos vs Chargers Predictions NFL Week 3, we have the Denver trends:
- In the last six games that Denver has played, it has been 1-5 straight up and against the spread.
- Denver has a win-loss record of 2–4 in its previous six games.
- In the past seven away games, Denver has a record of 1–6 straight up (SU).
- The total has gone under in 10 of the last 12 games that Denver has played away against the LA Chargers.
- Over the course of their last five matches against a team from the American Football Conference, Denver has a record of one win and four losses against the spread.
- The total has exceeded the predicted value in five of the past seven games that Denver has played against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
- In the past twelve games that Denver has played in September, the team has a record of 4 wins and 8 losses.
Broncos vs Chargers Predictions NFL Week 3: Denver Picks and Best Bets
- Spread: Broncos – value in home underdog.
- Total: Under – based on recent away game under trend.
- Moneyline: Denver to cover if rushing game dominates.
- Player prop: Rushing yards over– strong matchup advantage.
- Avoid relying on passing touchdowns – risk of interceptions.
Denver Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9/14/25
|
@IND
|
L 29-28
|
L-3.5
|
O44.5
|
L-175
|
|
9/07/25
|
TEN
|
W 20-12
|
W-7.0
|
U40.5
|
W-360
|
|
1/12/25
|
@BUF
|
L 31-7
|
L+8.5
|
U47.5
|
L+340
|
|
1/05/25
|
KC
|
W 38-0
|
W+4.0
|
U46.5
|
W+160
|
|
12/28/24
|
@CIN
|
L 30-24
|
W+7.5
|
O45.5
|
L+280
|
|
12/19/24
|
@LAC
|
L 34-27
|
L+3.5
|
O45
|
L+150
|
|
12/15/24
|
IND
|
W 31-13
|
W+2.5
|
U44.5
|
W+120
|
|
12/02/24
|
CLE
|
W 41-32
|
W+3.5
|
O43
|
W+150
|
|
11/24/24
|
@LV
|
W 29-19
|
W+3.0
|
O42
|
W+130
|
|
11/17/24
|
ATL
|
W 38-6
|
W+3.0
|
U44.5
|
W+142
|
Broncos vs Chargers Predictions NFL Week 3: Denver Offense
Overall
| DEN Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | LAC Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.00 | 10 | Points Scored | 3 | 15.00 |
| 186.00 | 25 | Passing Yards | 16 | 199.50 |
| 134.50 | 10 | Rushing Yards | 8 | 83.00 |
| 29:54 | 18 | Time on Field | 14 | 29:29 |
| 62.50 | 15 | Number of Plays | 15 | 61.50 |
| 5.13 | 19 | Yards Per Play | 7 | 4.59 |
Scoring
| DEN Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | LAC Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.00 | 10 | Points Scored | 3 | 15.00 |
| 5.00 | 14 | First Quarter | 6 | 1.50 |
| 10.50 | 6 | Second Quarter | 8 | 4.50 |
| 5.00 | 7 | Third Quarter | 12 | 3.00 |
| 3.50 | 27 | Fourth Quarter | 14 | 6.00 |
Passing
| DEN Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | LAC Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186.00 | 25 | Passing Yards | 16 | 199.50 |
| 35.00 | 11 | Pass Attempts | 28 | 41.00 |
| 23.50 | 10 | Pass Completions | 23 | 24.00 |
| 0.50 | 1 | Sacks | 13 | 2.50 |
| 5.00 | 30 | Sack Yards | 21 | 19.50 |
| 7.91 | 29 | Yards Per Pass | 6 | 8.31 |
Rushing
| DEN Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | LAC Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134.50 | 10 | Rushing Yards | 8 | 83.00 |
| 27.00 | 10 | Rush Attempts | 2 | 18.00 |
| 4.98 | 8 | Yards Per Rush | 24 | 4.61 |
Turn Overs
| DEN Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | LAC Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50 | 28 | Interceptions | 5 | 1.50 |
| 1.00 | 18 | Fumbles | 12 | 1.00 |
| 1.00 | 28 | Fumbles Lost | 25 | 0.00 |
| 2.50 | 31 | Total Turnovers | 7 | 1.50 |
| 7.00 | 15 | Penalties | 11 | 7.50 |
| 64.00 | 22 | Penalty Yards | 10 | 59.00 |
Drives & Special Teams
| DEN Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | LAC Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29:54 | 18 | Time on Field | 14 | 29:29 |
| 62.50 | 15 | Number of Plays | 15 | 61.50 |
| 5.13 | 19 | Yards Per Play | 7 | 4.59 |
| 3.00 | 9 | Punts | 27 | 2.50 |
| 46.35 | 23 | Punt Average | 9 | 46.02 |
| 125.50 | 15 | Return Yards | 17 | 130.00 |
Broncos vs Chargers Predictions NFL Week 3: Los Angeles
Now in this Broncos vs Chargers Predictions NFL Week 3, we have the Los Angeles betting preview.
The Los Angeles Chargers are coming into this contest with solid momentum, riding a 5-1 record both SU and ATS in recent contests. They have consistently exceeded game total expectations, especially at home, and their 270-yard per game passing attack ranks among the league’s best. Their turnover discipline is a huge advantage, with only 0.5 giveaways per game, ensuring fewer opportunities for Denver to capitalize. While their running game has been modest, averaging just 85.5 yards, the Chargers’ ability to generate explosive plays and control the tempo makes them the team to beat in this matchup. Week 3 trends suggest Los Angeles will look to exploit Denver’s road struggles early and often.
Broncos vs Chargers Predictions NFL Week 3: Los Angeles Trends
Next in this Broncos vs Chargers Predictions NFL Week 3, we have the Los Angeles trends:
- The Los Angeles Chargers have a record of 5-1 against the spread in their past six games.
- The total has gone over in six of the last seven games played by the LA Chargers.
- The LA Chargers have a record of 5 wins and 1 loss in their most recent six games.
- The overall score has exceeded the predicted amount in six of LA Chargers’ most recent six home games.
- The overall score has gone below the predicted number of points in ten out of the twelve most recent home games that the LA Chargers have played against Denver.
- The LA Chargers have a record of 6-1 against the spread in their previous seven games versus an opponent in the American Football Conference.
- The Los Angeles Chargers have a record of 6-0 against the spread in their past six matchups versus an opponent from the American Football Conference West division.
- The LA Chargers have a record of 5 wins and 2 losses while playing in the month of September during their last seven games.
- The LA Chargers have a straight-up record of 2–8 in their most recent ten games played during the third week.
Broncos vs Chargers Predictions NFL Week 3: Los Angeles Picks and Best Bets
- Player prop: Passing yards over – elite QB matchup.
- Consider first-half bets favoring Chargers to start fast.
Los Angeles Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9/15/25
|
@LV
|
W 20-9
|
W-3.0
|
U44.5
|
W-155
|
|
9/05/25
|
KC
|
W 27-21
|
W+3.0
|
O45.5
|
W+122
|
|
1/11/25
|
@HOU
|
L 32-12
|
L-2.5
|
O43.5
|
L-148
|
|
1/05/25
|
@LV
|
W 34-20
|
W-1.0
|
O44.5
|
W-122
|
|
12/28/24
|
@NE
|
W 40-7
|
W-2.5
|
O41
|
W-135
|
|
12/19/24
|
DEN
|
W 34-27
|
W-3.5
|
O45
|
W-180
|
|
12/15/24
|
TB
|
L 40-17
|
L-3.0
|
O42.5
|
L-148
|
|
12/08/24
|
@KC
|
L 19-17
|
W+6.5
|
U44.5
|
L+215
|
|
12/01/24
|
@ATL
|
W 17-13
|
W+2.5
|
U47.5
|
W+114
|
|
11/25/24
|
BAL
|
L 30-23
|
L+2.0
|
O47
|
L+105
|
Broncos vs Chargers Predictions NFL Week 3: Los Angeles Offense
Overall
| DEN Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | LAC Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.50 | 14 | Points Scored | 12 | 23.50 |
| 184.00 | 9 | Passing Yards | 4 | 270.00 |
| 119.00 | 20 | Rushing Yards | 25 | 85.50 |
| 30:05 | 16 | Time on Field | 16 | 30:30 |
| 61.00 | 14 | Number of Plays | 20 | 58.50 |
| 4.97 | 10 | Yards Per Play | 6 | 6.08 |
Scoring
| DEN Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | LAC Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.50 | 14 | Points Scored | 12 | 23.50 |
| 4.50 | 16 | First Quarter | 4 | 8.50 |
| 10.00 | 26 | Second Quarter | 18 | 6.50 |
| 3.00 | 11 | Third Quarter | 8 | 5.00 |
| 3.00 | 6 | Fourth Quarter | 28 | 3.50 |
Passing
| DEN Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | LAC Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184.00 | 9 | Passing Yards | 4 | 270.00 |
| 31.00 | 15 | Pass Attempts | 23 | 30.50 |
| 17.50 | 5 | Pass Completions | 14 | 22.00 |
| 3.50 | 6 | Sacks | 18 | 2.50 |
| 30.00 | 31 | Sack Yards | 27 | 10.00 |
| 10.51 | 22 | Yards Per Pass | 4 | 12.27 |
Rushing
| DEN Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | LAC Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119.00 | 20 | Rushing Yards | 25 | 85.50 |
| 26.50 | 16 | Rush Attempts | 15 | 25.50 |
| 4.49 | 23 | Yards Per Rush | 28 | 3.35 |
Turn Overs
| DEN Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | LAC Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 23 | Interceptions | 6 | 0.00 |
| 1.00 | 9 | Fumbles | 26 | 1.50 |
| 1.00 | 4 | Fumbles Lost | 21 | 0.50 |
| 1.00 | 15 | Total Turnovers | 12 | 0.50 |
| 12.00 | 1 | Penalties | 8 | 6.00 |
| 99.50 | 2 | Penalty Yards | 7 | 41.00 |
Drives & Special Teams
| DEN Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | LAC Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30:05 | 16 | Time on Field | 16 | 30:30 |
| 61.00 | 14 | Number of Plays | 20 | 58.50 |
| 4.97 | 10 | Yards Per Play | 6 | 6.08 |
| 4.00 | 13 | Punts | 5 | 2.50 |
| 49.40 | 20 | Punt Average | 3 | 52.82 |
| 158.00 | 27 | Return Yards | 29 | 81.00 |
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