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Denver Broncos: AFC West Week Twelve Picks

By Graham Tiedtke

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 08: Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos stiff arms Ike Taylor #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers to score an 80 yard touchdown in overtime during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 8, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Denver Broncos defeated the the Pittsburgh Steelers in over time 23 - 29. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 08: Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos stiff arms Ike Taylor #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers to score an 80 yard touchdown in overtime during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 8, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Denver Broncos defeated the the Pittsburgh Steelers in over time 23 - 29. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 11: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers signals against the Oakland Raiders during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 11, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Cardinals @ Chargers

Graham Tiedtke

The Chargers are coming off of a loss to the Denver Broncos last week. The Cardinals’ two victories have come against the San Francisco 49ers.

Los Angeles has so much more firepower on both sides of the ball. Phillip Rivers has been tremendous throwing the football this season. The same cannot be said for Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen. He has started seven games in his rookie campaign and has thrown nine touchdowns to ten interceptions.

The Chargers got pass rusher Joey Bosa back last week against the Broncos. Bosa should see a better stat line this week, going up against a rookie quarterback.

The only way I could see the Cardinals coming out with a victory is if injuries occur to Los Angeles’ offensive stars.

Chargers 35, Cardinals 13

Baylor Bradac

The 2-8 Cardinals have the worst rated offense in the league, and in my opinion, it’s not even close. The Chargers finally lost at the hands of the Denver Broncos last week, and will be looking to try to keep pace with KC, who also lost.

At 7-3 the Chargers have a very real chance of making the playoffs this year, and will do everything they can down the stretch to do so. And that starts with hosting a bottom of the barrel team, and taking care of business. In no scenario should the Chargers lose this game.

Chargers 31, Cardinals 10

Matt Geving

The Chargers caught a break with Kansas City losing against the Rams, which still ensures them a chance at winning the AFC West.

The Chargers will look to start a new winning streak against the Cardinals.

The Cardinals have improved, but Josh Rosen has also thrown four INTs in the past two games. He will throw another two INTs in this game, and Melvin Gordon will have another great game on the ground. Chargers will win easily.

Chargers 30, Cardinals 13

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