Recently I took a look at the remaining schedules for the Bolts and the only other team capable of winning the West, the Broncos. I determined that when the two teams meet in week 17, they will both be 8-7. Here's the breakdown:
Week 11 - SD (4-6) loses @ PIT, DEN (5-5) loses @ATL
Week 12 - SD (5-6) wins vs IND, DEN (6-5) wins vs OAK
Historically, the Chargers are good against Indy. And at home they've been good.
Week 13 - SD (6-6) wins vs ATL, DEN (6-6) loses @ NYJ
Again, good at home. ATL will run all over them, but it's all good.
Week 14 - SD (7-6) wins vs OAK, DEN (7-6) wins vs KC
Week 15 - SD (8-6) wins @ KC, DEN (7-7) loses @ CAR
Now things start looking great, except...
Week 16 - SD (8-7) loses @ TB, DEN (8-7) wins vs BUF
A tie that favors the Broncos in every way. Which brings us to:
Week 17 - SD (9-7) beats DEN (8-8). Worst division in the AFC, but at least they're playoff bound.
Even though I just incredibly jinxed the whole thing, I think that scenario is not only possible, it's probable. Plus, the Chargers can gain some nice momentum on their long homestand.
Also, give LT a few weeks off. You need a healthy LT, not just LT. It's not like you need a superstar to get 80 yards on 20+ attempts.
- Matt
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