Justin Herbert has kicked off his 2026 season with more interceptions than touchdowns, a brutal stat that highlights exactly why the Los Angeles Chargers are sitting at a dismal 0-4. While the Denver Broncos might be feeling the heat at 2-2, based on what you hear after their loss to the San Francisco 49ers, it’s actually the Chargers who are staring down a season in freefall. This Sunday, Bo Nix and Denver get a shot at a rebound against those struggling Chargers, and Vegas is actually backing the Broncos. They’re hitting the road as -3.5-point favorites over LA at FanDuel Sportsbook, with the over/under sitting at 42.5 points and a lean towards the over at -112.
Chargers’ Offense: A Real Head-Scratcher
Let’s be real, the Chargers’ offense has been tough to watch. They’re ranked twenty-first in total offense with just 306.8 yards per game, and their passing game is way down at twenty-fourth, putting up only 185.3 yards per contest. What’s even wilder is their scoring offense, ranked twenty-ninth in the league, averaging a measly 16.8 points per game. Herbert’s decisions have been a mess, with six interceptions already this season compared to only four touchdowns. Talk about a rough start. Their rushing offense, at ninth in the league with 121.5 yards per game, is a bright spot, but it’s not enough to carry the whole load. On defense, the Chargers aren’t much better, giving up 333.5 total yards per game, which puts them sixteenth. Their rushing defense is twenty-second, allowing 121.8 yards, and their scoring defense sits at twenty-fourth, coughing up 26.5 points per game. That’s a lot of holes for a winless team.
Broncos’ Bid For Rebound Victory
Denver isn’t exactly lighting the world on fire either, but they’re in a completely different spot at 2-2. Their offense is twenty-seventh in total yards (280.3 YPG) and a dismal twenty-ninth in rushing (81.3 YPG). Bo Nix and the passing game are doing a bit better at twentieth with 199 YPG, and they’re scoring 18.5 points per game, good for twenty-seventh. The Broncos defense is twenty-eighth overall, giving up 375.0 yards per game, and their rushing defense is twenty-ninth, allowing 142.8 YPG. Despite these struggles, the team is looking to rebound this week, just like they did after that season-opening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. To pull off the road win, the MHR staff highlighted a few critical keys. For starters, the offensive line for Bo Nix and the Broncos absolutely has to control the line of scrimmage, whether it’s powering the run game, protecting Nix in the pocket, or just opening up the entire playbook.
The other huge key? Dialing up the heat on Justin Herbert. This guy is having a miserable year, making bad decisions all over the field. The Chargers have already given up twelve sacks in four games, and they could even be missing both their left tackle and left guard this Sunday. If Denver’s defensive front seven can get after Herbert, force him into more bad decisions, and create turnovers, you’ve gotta like Denver’s chances of grabbing their third victory of the season. Plus, the offense needs to open it up, creating variety and dictating to the defense.
This Sunday isn’t just another game for Denver, it’s a huge chance to prove they’re better than their recent loss suggests and push for that third W of the year against a division rival that’s truly flat-lining. Getting that third win and showing some real fight could be exactly what this team needs to build momentum.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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