Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions

Head to head

Super Bowl odds4.1%4.1%
Power rating8691
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions is an inter-conference matchup: the AFC Chargers hosting the NFC Lions. Detroit Lions are favored at 60% (DET -1.5), yet Los Angeles Chargers's 40% says this is no walkover.

Tactically, Los Angeles Chargers will want to lean on veteran pass rush to attack Detroit Lions, whose pass rush health is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Detroit Lions's maulers up front could punish Los Angeles Chargers if aging edges goes unaddressed. Whoever wins that exchange likely wins the game.

Keep an eye on Justin Herbert (QB) and Jared Goff (QB): the two most likely to decide it with a single play. With Chargers at home, the model already bakes in roughly a field-goal's worth of home-field edge.

Key players

LAC Chargers

JHJustin Herbert
Justin Herbert
QB · Cannon arm
LMLadd McConkey
Ladd McConkey
WR · Rookie star
KMKhalil Mack
Khalil Mack
EDGE · All-Pro

DET Lions

JGJared Goff
Jared Goff
QB · Pro Bowl
ASAmon-Ra St. Brown
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR · All-Pro
PSPenei Sewell
Penei Sewell
OT · All-Pro

Frequently asked

Who is favored in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?

Our model favors the Detroit Lions, with a 60% win probability over the Los Angeles Chargers (40%). The projected spread is DET -1.5.

What is the prediction for Chargers vs Lions?

Our model favors Detroit Lions (60%) over Los Angeles Chargers (40%), spread DET -1.5: a lean rather than a lock.

What are the moneyline odds for Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?

Implied from our model's win probabilities, the Los Angeles Chargers are +150 and the Detroit Lions are -150 on the moneyline.

Who are the key players to watch in Chargers vs Lions?

Watch Justin Herbert (QB) for the Chargers and Jared Goff (QB) for the Lions.

Is Chargers vs Lions a divisional game?

No. It is an inter-conference matchup between the AFC Chargers and the NFC Lions.