Falcons-Chargers Preview

The Atlanta Falcons and the San Diego Chargers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Qualcomm Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Chargers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game's total is sitting at 49. The Falcons defeated Carolina 45-28 as a 2.5-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42). Michael Turner rushed for 117 yards and four touchdowns on 24 carries for Atlanta, while Matt Ryan completed 17-of-27 passes for 259 yards in the win. The Chargers lost to Indianapolis 23-20 as a 2.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (49). Philip Rivers threw for 288 yards with two touchdowns for San Diego and LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 84 yards on 21 carries. Current streak: San Diego has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Atlanta: 7-4 SU, 7-4 ATS San Diego: 4-7 SU, 4-6-1 ATS Atlanta most recently: When playing in November are 5-5 When playing on grass are 3-7 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing outside the division are 6-4 San Diego most recently: When playing in November are 6-4 When playing on grass are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing outside the division are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games San Diego is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home San Diego is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games at home Next up: Atlanta at New Orleans, Sunday, December 7 San Diego home to Oakland, Thursday, December 4