Fresh off their bye week, the Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to bounce back from a disappointing performance against the Baltimore Ravens from a week ago. Currently sitting just a half-game back of the Las Vegas Raiders for first place in the AFC West, this showdown with the New England Patriots will be a pivotal Chargers Week 8 matchup for them. We go over the Chargers-Patriots game with some Chargers Week 8 predictions in mind.
In their quest to get back the number one seed in the division, the Chargers will look to come out swinging against New England and come away with another big win in Week 8.
Heading into this week's match-up well-rested and fully recuperated, it can definitely be expected that the Chargers will be firing on all cylinders.
With so much going for the Chargers and a lot riding on this week's game, let's dive into four bold Chargers Week 8 predictions for their matchup with the Patriots.
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Chargers Week 8 Predictions
4. Justin Herbert will have another big game for the Chargers
After coming out flat against the Ravens in Week 6, Justin Herbert will definitely be seeking a redemption game against the Pats. So watch out for him to put up some big numbers on Sunday and ignite the Chargers offense with some stellar playmaking. His quarterback vision and poise in the pocket are what will guide the Chargers' offense and lead this team to another dominant victory.
More times than not, Herbert has come through for the Chargers when they've needed it most this season. So come Sunday's AFC showdown, you can definitely expect to see Herbert put up some big numbers against the Pats. With LA having slipped to second place in the AFC West, Herbert will be eager to help win them back the top spot with a huge win on Sunday.
3. Keenan Allen and Mike Williams will light up the Patriots secondary
Coming off a relatively quiet showing against the Ravens a few weeks ago, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams are set for a big game against New England. Considering that this is no longer the Patriots team from previous seasons, it wouldn't come as any surprise to see Allen and Williams have their way with the Patriots secondary on Sunday, especially now that Stephon Gilmore is no longer with the team.
Both of these superstar wideouts are hungry and determined to make up for a sub-par showing in Week 6. Be on the lookout for strong performances from LA's dynamic receiving duo who'll be out for blood against the Patriots on Sunday. As two Pro Bowl-caliber wideouts, Allen and Williams are more than likely to put on another strong performance for the Chargers.
2. Derwin James and Joey Bosa will set the tone for the Chargers D
As a couple of well-established veterans and NFL superstars, both Derwin James and Joey Bosa will be locked in and ready to shut down the Patriots' offense on Sunday. Coming off a blowout loss in Week 6, this star-studded Chargers defense will be ready to disrupt New England's offensive game plan and come up with some big stops.
Lead by a couple of elite defensive talents, Los Angeles will be primed to make some noise this weekend and overwhelm the Patriots with their defensive tenacity and relentless coverage. Hoping to revive their poor defensive showing from a few weeks back, Derwin James, Joey Bosa, and the Chargers D will be ready for anything the Patriots throw their way in Week 8.
1. The Chargers will dominate the Patriots in Week 8
Looking to take back first place in the AFC West, the Bolts will be well-prepared and ready to bring their all against a Patriots team that put up 54 points against the lowly New York Jets in Week 7. With the Chargers coming off a blowout loss of their own, it's safe to assume that they've taken notes and studied film of the Pats lopsided last victory as they aim to win their fifth game of the season.
As they work to get back on the winning track, the Chargers will be ready to knock off the high-flying Patriots and deny them of another high-scoring affair. Come Sunday afternoon, look out for LA to bring the heat against New England and make things as difficult as possible for them.
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