Chargers vs Giants NFL Pick: Coastal Battle of 0-3 and 3-0 Teams (Sep 28)

• Los Angeles improved to 3-0 following a thrilling 23-20 win over the Broncos.
• The Giants showed no competition as they fell to 0-3 in a 22-9 loss to the Chiefs.
• These teams last met on December 12, 2021, in a game that the Chargers won 37-21.

Two teams headed in different directions meet this week with the 3-0 Chargers headed to face the 0-3 Giants. New York desperately needs a win at home against the traveled Chargers to avoid an 0-4 start.

Chargers Aim to Stay Unbeaten

The Chargers improved to 3-0 on Sunday, winning another divisional clash. They’re now 3-0 in AFC West play as well, setting them up well to compete for their first division title since 2009. Los Angeles continues to pass the ball a surprising amount for head coach Jim Harbaugh. Justin Herbert attempted 47 passes in the win against Denver, with WRs Keenan Allen, Quentin Johnston, and Ladd McConkey all benefiting.

Giants in Desperate Need of Win

New York dropped to 0-3 after struggling on offense against the Chiefs. Now having lost 17 of their last 20 games dating back to last season, the Giants find their whole coaching staff on the hot seat. Rookie QB Jaxson Dart is expected to get his first start in this game, providing some hope while at the same time raising concerns about rushing him. There are many other holes that the Giants also need to address first.

Chargers vs Giants NFL Pick

The Giants have a tendency to play games close even when on losing skids, though that wasn’t the case in last week’s loss. That tendency makes it harder to trust opposing teams to cover, though this spread is moderate enough not to worry about. New York’s struggles on defense are enough for the Chargers to push 30 points. Expecting the rookie Dart to keep with that is a stretch. Take Los Angeles to cover this one.