Drew Gordon
Drew Gordon
Drew Gordon
Monday Play:
1. 200,000♦ Chargers
1. Chargers- While its true the Broncos should be highly motivated after getting their asses handed to them by the Chargers 41-3 in their worst home loss since 1966. The fact of the matter is the Chargers are that much better, and a little extra motivation isn't enough to overcome a superior San Diego squad with a mountain of trends in their favor.
First of all, Denver has been terrible on the road this season, going 2-5 SU & 1-6 ATS. The Chargers on the other hand, have been a cash-machine in San Diego, going 6-1 SUATS! The scariest part about Denver is their pathetic defense on the road, allowing almost 30 ppg, surrendering 141 rushing yards per contest! Guys, we're talking about LaDainian Tomlinson, arguablly the best RB in the NFL, who's also been on an absolute tear over his last 3 games, rushing for 439 yards and 5 TDs. And don't worry too much if he gets some rest late, because speedy RB Sproles proved to be a viable option last week (122 rushing yards).
Second, let's talk motivation, as the Chargers have just as much reason to get the win here as the Broncos. True, the Broncos want some redemption, but is that really more motivation than playoff seeding? If you were a San Diego Charger, would you rather play the Colts or the undefeated Patriots in the divisional round? That was a rhetorical question, because obviously having the 3rd seed and playing the Colts would be a better than playing the best team we've seen in the modern era.
Finally, do you really believe Jay Cutler, Mr. 5-14 ATS as the Broncos starting QB, is going to come into San Diego and beat a now healthy Chargers defense? This is EXACTLY the kind of game Cutler struggles in, on the road, facing an aggressive stop-unit with a healthy Merriman (a true game-changer at the LB position), and solid secondary led by Cromartie and his 10 picks. This game has blowout written all over it, and I say that's exactly what we get tonight in San Diego.
Bottom line, expect LT to hand-deliver the cash in his home finale, against a road-weary Broncos defense that hasn't been able to stop anyone on the road (not named Kansas City) this season. While on the other side of the ball, Merriman and company give Cutler nightmares for the next 2 weeks! End result: Chargers get the lopsided home win and cover Monday night.
Take the Chargers BIG over the Broncos as your top-rated play of the day.
