Chargers Gear Up for Showdown Against Bengals
This Sunday at 5:20 p.m., the Los Angeles Chargers (6-3) will host the Cincinnati Bengals (4-6) at SoFi Stadium, looking to maintain their winning momentum against a desperate opponent. The game will be broadcast on KNBC (Ch.4) and local radio stations, with the Chargers favored by 1.5 points.
Injury concerns loom as both teams prepare; the Chargers have linebacker Khalil Mack (groin) and defensive back Deane Leonard (hamstring) listed as questionable. Meanwhile, the Bengals will be without linebacker Joe Bachie (hip) and wide receiver Charlie Jones (groin) and have several notable players, including OT Orlando Brown Jr., and DE Trey Hendrickson, listed as questionable.
The matchup pits the NFL’s stingiest defense, the Chargers, allowing just 13.1 points per game, against a high-scoring Bengals offense that ranks sixth with an average of 27 points per game. Led by quarterback Joe Burrow, who is at the top of the passing yards leaderboard with 2,672, the Bengals feature standout receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, putting pressure on the Chargers’ defense.
The Chargers hope to exploit their recent offensive improvements, with quarterback Justin Herbert forging strong connections with wide receivers Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey. The running game has also benefited from the return of Gus Edwards, boosting an already effective unit.
The Chargers face their toughest challenge since playing the Chiefs in Week 4. Despite the Bengals’ underwhelming record, they remain a formidable team. The prediction favors the Chargers in a close contest, with a score of 28-24, as they aim to solidify their playoff position.
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