NFL Preseason Week 3: Chargers vs. 49ers Preview, Odds, Picks (Aug 23)
- Chargers vs. 49ers total is 35.5 points.
- Trey Lance did well in the preseason.
- Mac Jones is questionable, and we should see Brock Purdy in action.
The Chargers lost to the Rams last weekend by a point, while the 49ers beat the Raiders on the road by three. These two teams have grown accustomed to playing close matches and let’s hope this one will be like that too.
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How to Watch
- When: Saturday, August 23, 8:30 pm ET
- Where: Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco, California
- How to Watch: ESPN Unlimited, CBS San Francisco
Chargers vs. 49ers Odds
Game Preview
The LA Chargers had the best defense in the NFL during the 2024 season. That trend of rock-solid defense has continued throughout the preseason, and even though they’ve lost to the Rams, 23-22 last weekend, the LAC look well.
QB Trey Lance plays good football during the preseason, and he has 296 passing yards with 2 touchdowns, and he ran 81 yards on the ground, for one TD.
Speaking of quarterbacks, Mac Jones didn’t do well during the preseason, despite his high pass completion rate – 17-for-23, 209 yards, 0 TDs, and 2 picks. He is injured and will not participate in this event.
News suggests that RB Christian McCaffrey is in excellent shape and that his recent practices have shown significant progress. According to the ESPN reports, he is in mid-season form right now, and it’s quite possible to see him on the field for a couple of snaps.
Chargers vs. 49ers Head to Head
Right now, the all-time series are tied, with each team having 8 wins apiece.
Chargers vs. 49ers Predictions
LAC will play hard, while on the other hand, we should see the hosts with Purdy and CMC on the field. Still, the home team looks as the favorite to us, and we will pick the Niners to win.
- Free NFL picks: 49ers win
