Chargers Broncos Thursday Night Prediction

Thursday Night Prediction

Josh’s Record: 68-36 – (10-5 last week)

Jack’s Record: 64-40 – (11-4 last week)

San Diego Chargers (5-2) at Denver Broncos (5-1) Thursday 8:25 PM

Jacks Pick:  Broncos

This week’s Thursday night is probably the premiere mathup of the week as these two top 5 squads face off.  For me this decision came down to health in the secondary because right now SD’s secondary is third in the league but star CB Brandon Flowers and top rookie CB Jason Verrett are both going to be out this game with injuries.  They still have a great safety in Eric Weddle but that won’t be enough to keep Manning and his bevy of star receivers in check.  On the other side of the ball, the Broncos defense has been playing great as Von Miller has resurged in recent weeks and currently leads the NFL with 8 sacks.  The Broncos offense is still the great offense from last season and the defense is playing the way people expected them to this offseason.  They should be able to take care of business at home this time.    

Josh's Pick: Broncos 

The Chargers will be without both Brandon Flowers and Justin Verrett on this short week. The Broncos were upset last year at home on a Thursday night by the Chargers, and having that in the back of their brain, they scheduled an extra practice this week to make sure they are prepared. DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller are looking like the dynamic duo of the NFL this season having already combined for 15 total sacks. I also like Peyton Manning on a short week of prep better than any other quarterback. Given these factors I believe that the Broncos will lock down the home win.