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Denver Broncos: AFC West Week Six Predictions

By Graham Tiedtke

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 07: Head coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos reacts against the New York Jets during the second half in the game at MetLife Stadium on October 07, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 07: Head coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos reacts against the New York Jets during the second half in the game at MetLife Stadium on October 07, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: Running back Melvin Gordon #28 of the Los Angeles Chargers fights off cornerback Greg Mabin #26 of the San Francisco 49ers as he runs for a first down in the fourth quarter of the game at StubHub Center on September 30, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: Running back Melvin Gordon #28 of the Los Angeles Chargers fights off cornerback Greg Mabin #26 of the San Francisco 49ers as he runs for a first down in the fourth quarter of the game at StubHub Center on September 30, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

Chargers @ Browns

Graham Tiedtke

The Los Angeles Chargers are averaging 27.4 points per game, while the Cleveland Browns are averaging 22.8 points per game, with the help of a 42-point showing two weeks ago, as well as three 21-point games.

This Browns team is different from the past 15+ seasons. The biggest difference is that they found a quarterback, in Baker Mayfield, who they drafted first overall in 2018’s draft.

They also have their first overall pick from the 2017 draft in defensive end Myles Garrett. Through five games, the Browns have been able to keep scores close, with an average margin of 2.6 points.

Unfortunately, the Browns seem to have some sort of bad luck, whether it’s from a last-second missed field goal, a crazy turnover, or whatever, it’s just plain bad luck.

There seems to be a different type of energy in Cleveland, and the team should be very excited for the future. Just not the immediate future.

Chargers 38, Browns 35

Baylor Bradac

Week six features the LA Chargers (3-2) taking a trip to Cleveland, Ohio to take on the Browns (2-2-1).

The Chargers have a top-10 offense in the league right now, and are going to need it to be fully functional this week.

The Browns lead the league in rushing at the end of five weeks, and look to their rookie quarterback, Baker Mayfield, to lead the charge for Cleveland.

If the Browns want to win this game, they have to be able to stop the Chargers elite offense. Packed with weapons both in the air and on the ground, the Chargers offense will come out swinging.

Cleveland needs to get pressure on quarterback Phillip Rivers and force some turnovers, or the Chargers will roll them. The key for LA is to score early and often. If they can get out in front early, and maintain a lead, the Cleveland run attack will be limited and Mayfield will have to be a hero. I’ll take LA in this one.

Chargers 27, Browns 24

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