PUNT750 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 New England, playing at home, is a 4.5 point favorite. The Patriots average 27.3 points per game but the Chargers are very close behind at 26.8 ! It should be a great game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Yes, they very well could. The Chargers are a legit team, with a top tier QB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Thought it was interesting when they talked about Chargers running a defense with a bunch of safeties playing LB to shut down Balt - hopefully Bradley will come up with something inventive next week as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 god I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Probably not. For all the talk of Brady's downfall this season, Rivers also looks to be slipping. He gets nothing on his balls downfield.....lot of floaters that are turnovers waiting to happen. The game will come down to Gordon and Ekeler....if they can get the run game going they have a chance, but I just don't see it happening. Patrtiots - 25 Chargers - 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Can they? on any given Sunday. The question is. Are they playing on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Wilk Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 no doubt in my mind Chargers will win .... Rivers last hoorah no going to mess it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 11 minutes ago, Warcodered said: god I hope so. I was just about to post the same four words. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Can they? on any given Sunday. The question is. Are they playing on Saturday? They play on Sunday. And yes, the Chargers can win this game. It's an even match-up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I don't think the Chargers will win because the Patriots will be in full cheat mode. Why do you think they win so many games at home? It's baked right into that stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I'm hoping Joey Bosa or Melvin Ingram take Tom Tom's head off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 If Gordon is healthy, and their run D comes to play, then yes, they can. But so many DCs do silly things when the game is on the line. Just look at how close they came to losing today. If they get ultra conservative on D against NE in the 4th quarter, they'll be going home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, thebandit27 said: If Gordon is healthy, and their run D comes to play, then yes, they can. This^^^ will be the key. If Rivers doesn't choke, the Chargers should have a good shot. Start off slow to set a tempo, like the did against Baltimore, who has a much better D than NE. Then get more aggressive once some momentum has been established. 8 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: I'm hoping Joey Bosa or Melvin Ingram take Tom Tom's head off. Of course this will help a lot, too. Stop Sony Michel and get pressure up the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da webster guy Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 48 minutes ago, Estro said: Probably not. For all the talk of Brady's downfall this season, Rivers also looks to be slipping. He gets nothing on his balls downfield.....lot of floaters that are turnovers waiting to happen. The game will come down to Gordon and Ekeler....if they can get the run game going they have a chance, but I just don't see it happening. Patrtiots - 25 Chargers - 18 Yeah he has like no zip left at all. Reminds me of Peyton Mannings last year. Knows every trick in the book at qb but floats balls and relies 100% on his mental game vs his physical game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 My money will be on the Chargers and the over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I’m just glad the Cheaters don’t get a rookie QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 It’s a good team. But man, is it hard to win there in the playoffs. Rivers has to be in peak form. Here’s hoping. They do have a great pass rush, so there’s that. A big part of the proverbial blueprint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) I think there’s a great chance for both road teams to win in the AFC next week. They both possess more offensive/defensive balance than their opponents (in my opinion). Edit: and it’s actually not my opinion; I just looked it up. Indy is 7th in offense and 11th in defense (to KC’s 1st/31st) and the Bolts are 11th/9th to the Pats*** 5th/23rd Edited January 7, 2019 by eball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 39 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: I don't think the Chargers will win because the Patriots will be in full cheat mode. Why do you think they win so many games at home? It's baked right into the locker room bugs and wireless signal stealing in that stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Don’t see it happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabills21 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Should be an awesome game! Imo, Chargers have the most complete team in the Afc along with New England. Efficient QB play and a solid defense/ST is the playoff recipe. Indy vs Chargers in Afc title, Saints vs Cowboys in the Nfc....with the Saints beating the Chargers in the Super bowl. That's my prediction, we'll see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Absolutely. That defense is gonna have Brady seeing ghosts next week. We will see how the mighty have fallen and Rivers will make the AFC Championship game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EersN'Bills Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) Chargers should be able to move the ball more than they did against the Ravens. Pats' Defense isn't nearly as daunting. Just can't get too conservative against them. Chargers 27 Patriots 24 I hope... Edited January 7, 2019 by EersN'Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 They can....but they can't play stupid, make big mistakes, or go into a shell in the 4Q if they have a lead. Belichick and Brady eat teams that do those things for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GETTOTHE50 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Wish I had the same optimism you guys do. Chargers are making 4 coast-to-coast trips in a week, thats tough. And its even tougher playing against a brutal Ravens defense. I see them keeping it close in the first half, like the Bills sometimes do, but then end up getting blown out. Theres nothing more I want than to be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Can they? Sure Will they? That may be a completely different question........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 1 hour ago, stevewin said: Thought it was interesting when they talked about Chargers running a defense with a bunch of safeties playing LB to shut down Balt - hopefully Bradley will come up with something inventive next week as well Yes, the Chargers made good adjustments on both sides of the ball during the game. It gives me hope. Main worry from what I saw today: the Chargers took their foot off the gas when they were ahead, and it almost cost them. Facing a Belichick** coached team, never EVER take your foot off the gas. And if you’re ahead, be extra-prepared for them to come up with some kind of rule-bending trickery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphWilson'sNewWar Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Rivers is 0-7 vs. Brady/Belichik Patriots are 8-0 at home in 2018/2019. So...either they are both due for change or status quo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Certainly they can. They must be the more physical team, punish and wrap up on every tackle. Stop the run and get middle pressure on Brady while disguising their coverages. Offensively they can’t be conservative , Rivers needs to be better than he was in his two outings vs BAL. The Ravens have a superior defense to what he’ll face next week, but he has to be better. It’s easier said than done, but LAC have the players to get it done. They’ll need to take a page out of the Ravens gameplan vs NE over the years, as they’ve been more effective than most up there. BAL has two playoff wins at Foxboro, another that they should have won ( Lee Evans careless attempt at what was a certain game winning TD in the AFC divisional ) and a couple other close games that could have went either way. This is the most beatable edition of the Pats* in some time , the LAC can’t let themselves be beaten by the mystique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukester Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Yes. Barring horrible weather, i like the Chargers' chances. But they have to play mistake free. Would love to see the Pats mountain crumble this year. I think they're ripe for an upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 32 minutes ago, GETTOTHE50 said: Wish I had the same optimism you guys do. Chargers are making 4 coast-to-coast trips in a week, thats tough. And its even tougher playing against a brutal Ravens defense. I see them keeping it close in the first half, like the Bills sometimes do, but then end up getting blown out. Theres nothing more I want than to be wrong though. Teams need to adjust, to ease the travel demands. Keep their travel options open, and change as needed. And PLEASE beat the Cheatriots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) Nothing in the world would please me more than to see New England lose this game, but as long as Tom is playing, the refs will ensure he gets shoved down our throats in another SB. zzzzzzzzzz Edited January 7, 2019 by LABILLBACKER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Just now, LABILLBACKER said: As long as Tom is playing the refs will ensure he gets shoved down our throats in another SB. Certain Refs see to this far more than others. Two who actually weren’t afraid if their crew threw flags on NE for things like offensive holding and PI are unfortunately retired ( Steratore and E Hochuli). Others who don’t fear the Eagle wing are Blakeman, Boger, and Vinovich. If John Parry gets assigned the Pats* game, expect the one sided deluge of yellow laundry you reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerovoltz Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 KC not going down. I hope New England beats the Chargers.....New England, for all their history of greatness...never play well at Arrowhead...some of Bradys worst games have been in KC....and that's is the most favorable matchup for the Chiefs...chargers present more problems for us than NE does. Besides...it would make a great story for KC to rip the mantle from Brady and the Pats...kind of a passing of the torch moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I think the folks who are down on the Chargers are forgetting that Baltimore had a heck of a defense this year, much better than what LA will face in New England. Rivers is likely to have a better day in Foxborough, barring really bad weather. They have a QB good enough to win a scoring battle with NE; most teams around the league don't. I hope it's a great game and that LA can find a way to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 5 hours ago, Estro said: Probably not. For all the talk of Brady's downfall this season, Rivers also looks to be slipping. He gets nothing on his balls downfield.....lot of floaters that are turnovers waiting to happen. The game will come down to Gordon and Ekeler....if they can get the run game going they have a chance, but I just don't see it happening. Patrtiots - 25 Chargers - 18 While Rivers arm does look like its weakening idk how you can say the guy has slipped. He’s playing at a near MVP level this year. 4,300 yards 32/12 ratio 105 QB rating doesn’t strike me as slipping. Is it going to be a tough test for the Chargers? Absolutely. Are they the best team to beat the Patriots? IMO they are. The Chargers have the offense and the QB to beat the Patriots in a shootout if it comes to that. They also have a great front 4. We all know the best way to beat Brady is to get pressure on him in his face and get him off his platform. I believe the Chargers are the best all around team in the AFC. If Rivers is ever going to get a SB this is the year to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Punt750, you’ve been warned already about starting threads -lame as they are- and not interacting with your thread. We’ll try this again. Don’t start threads then disappear, lest you be labeled a troll. We have no tolerance for trolls. Next time it happens will be ‘the Cooler’. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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