Los Angeles Chargers vs. Atlanta Falcons – Week 9 Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Chargers are road favorites against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9. The Chargers are coming off a bye, while the Falcons just took sole possession of first place in the NFC South.

The Chargers continue to deal with serious injury concerns. Mike Williams is expected to miss at least four weeks with an ankle injury, and Keenan Allen missed practice to start the week after finally getting back on the field in Week 7. For the Falcons, Cordarrelle Patterson is eligible to return from injured reserve.

Let’s take a look at some key statistics and information about this matchup.

When is Los Angeles Chargers vs. Atlanta Falcons Week 9? 

Date/Time: Nov. 6, 1 p.m. ET 
Arena: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
How to watch: FOX
Opening odds: Chargers -3 | LAC -165, ATL +140 | O/U 48.5

Week 9 Chargers vs. Falcons Betting Odds 

Here’s the latest point spread and total for Sunday’s game.

Week 9 — Chargers vs. Falcons Stats to Know 

(Use the FTN Bets Prop Shop to find the best odds for player prop bets)

• Falcons are 2-1 straight up and 3-0 ATS as home underdogs
• Chargers are 2-0 straight up and ATS as road favorites
• Falcons are sixth in points per game (25.0)
• Chargers are averaging 29.3 points per game on the road
• Chargers are 29th in rushing yards per attempt (3.7)
• Falcons are second-to-last in opponents’ yards per play (6.3) and yards allowed per game (415.8) 
• Falcons are last in passing yards allowed per game (306.9)
• Chargers are second-to-last in points allowed per game (27.0)
• Falcons have given up at least 20 points in every game
• Justin Herbert is fourth in passing yards per game (287.0)
• Marcus Mariota is averaging 179.0 passing yards per game 
• Gerald Everett has more than 60 receiving yards in three of the last six games
• Kyle Pitts has 25 receiving yards or fewer in five of seven games
• Austin Ekeler has fewer than 40 rushing yards in five of seven games
• Tyler Allgeier is averaging 53.8 rushing yards in the last five games