Not as in-tune this year with the team. Last year's team was really, really banged up. But they also way overachieved - winning three games they shouldn't have because of specific 1-on-1 matchups and/or bad CBs they exploited all to hell.
Health is still an issue. Not having Gates will hurt the Chargers the first four games. OL is still very up in the air, especially if Watt is injured again (and there's every indication he will be). Stevie Johnson really needs to be good enough to get double teamed. If he's not then the season is going to be very, very challenging for the offense.
Defense is studly everywhere except up the middle. Team will be vulnerable to running, deep posts, and crossing routes. Many injury-prone starters need to figure out a way to stay on the field.
Scifres has lost a step. Lambo will help with kickoffs. Coverage seems to be less proficient this year than last.
Better team overall, worse record by one game. Prediction: 7-8 to 8-8.
Health is still an issue. Not having Gates will hurt the Chargers the first four games. OL is still very up in the air, especially if Watt is injured again (and there's every indication he will be). Stevie Johnson really needs to be good enough to get double teamed. If he's not then the season is going to be very, very challenging for the offense.
Defense is studly everywhere except up the middle. Team will be vulnerable to running, deep posts, and crossing routes. Many injury-prone starters need to figure out a way to stay on the field.
Scifres has lost a step. Lambo will help with kickoffs. Coverage seems to be less proficient this year than last.
Better team overall, worse record by one game. Prediction: 7-8 to 8-8.
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Date home/away Team Probability Sun, Sep 13 vs Lions 0.45 Sun, Sep 20 @ Bengals 0.4 Sun, Sep 27 @ Vikings 0.35 Sun, Oct 4 vs Browns 0.7 Mon, Oct 12 vs Steeler 0.65 Sun, Oct 18 @ Packers 0.3 Sun, Oct 25 vs Raiders 0.8 Sun, Nov 1 @ Ravens 0.35 Mon, Nov 9 vs Bears 0.7 Sun, Nov 22 vs Chiefs 0.6 Sun, Nov 29 @ Jaguars 0.6 Sun, Dec 6 vs Broncos 0.6 Sun, Dec 13 @ Chiefs 0.3 Sun, Dec 20 vs Dolphin 0.45 Thu, Dec 24 @ Raiders 0.45 Sun, Jan 3 @ Broncos 0.45 TOTAL 8.15
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