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AFC matchup that could have some big playoff implications down the line
We close off this NFL Sunday with an AFC matchup on our hands that as Colts’ fans we should be keeping an eye on, as the Los Angeles Chargers (- 126) host the Bengals (+ 108). The home team opens up as 1.5-point favourites, with the OU for the game set at 47.5.
The Chargers easily dispatched the Titans last week led by a mistake free performance by quarterback Justin Herbert, and the defense stiffling Will Levis’ and the Titans’ offense. After a rough patch midway through the season, the Chargers are righting the ship and need a couple of wins to secure a playoff spot.
The Bengals lost a classic last Thursday night, on what was the game of the season so far, after a touchdown with less than 45 seconds left on the clock down 7, the Bengals did not want to risk overtime and went for the two. They did not get it though, and ended up losing the game by a single point, but this is a much better team than their 4-6 record indicates, and a win here against another playoff hopeful could do their odds wonders.
Overall while I agree this is going to be a really close game, I like the Bengals better on this one, and think that playing wise they have seemed to have turned a corner, while they also have much more to lose by dropping this one than the Chargers.
