The Los Angeles Chargers will be forced to use backup QB Easton Stick in this contest, which generally means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.
An extreme passing game script is suggested by the Chargers being a massive -12.5-point underdog this week.
Our trusted projections expect the Chargers as the 3rd-most pass-centric offense on the slate this week with a 62.4% pass rate, accounting for their underlying traits and matchup dynamics.
Based on the game dynamics and the underlying approaches of each team, this contest is expected by the predictive model to have 131.5 plays on offense called: the 4th-most among all games this week.
Opposing QBs have completed passes at the 2nd-highest rate in football vs. the Bills defense this year (74.2% Adjusted Completion%).
Cons
Easton Stick comes in as one of the worst precision passers in football this year with a 59.6% Adjusted Completion%, checking in at the 24th percentile.
This year, the strong Bills defense has conceded the 6th-least yards-after-the-catch in football to opposing teams: a measly 4.2 YAC.
When it comes to cornerbacks in defending receivers, Buffalo’s unit has been outstanding this year, ranking as the 3rd-best in the league.