The Chargers are a 6.5-point favorite in this game, which points towards a rushing game script.The Los Angeles Chargers have run the 2nd-most plays in football this year, averaging a colossal 63.1 plays per game.THE BLITZ projects Justin Herbert to be a more integral piece of his team's rushing attack this week (13.7% projected Carry Share) than he has been this year (4.2% in games he has played).The Los Angeles Rams have stacked the box vs. opponents on just 5.9% of their plays since the start of last season, least in the league. Choosing not to position an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves pass defense at the expense of run-stopping.The Los Angeles Chargers have risked going for it on 4th down 27.6% of the time since the start of last season (2nd-most in football), which typically means more offensive volume, more TD potential, and higher offensive stats across the board.
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