San Diego Chargers Offense vs New England Patriots Defense. With Chargers backup QB Billy Volek likely to start in place of Phillip Rivers the gameplan for San Diego should not change dramatically with probably just a slight increase in establishing the run over the pass. Volek is an experienced player that will be challenged by a heady Patriots defense that is not flashy but they are a sure tackling group that always seems to be in position to make plays. SportsBetting.com has the New England patriots as -14 point football betting favorites.

The elite running tandem of LaDanian Tomlinson and Michael Turner will be looking to attack a New England run defense that wasn’t efficient against the run allowing 4.3 yards per carry. New England has been vulnerable to runs up the middle this year so expect to see DE’s Ty Warren and Richard Seymour to pinch inside to plug up the middle and force runs to the outside. The Pats 3-4 defense has cagey defensive schemes that are executed brilliantly by the players which enables them to cover up for some of their shortcomings physically. SportsBetting.com has the TOTAL at 47 points.

San Diego’s O-line is sound all the way around without a weak link and they have the size and strength to wear down a Patriots that has some stamina issues late in games. The Chargers best weapon on offense Antonio Gates is listed as doubtful but 6’5”  WR Vincent Jackson will be a nightmare to cover for the Patriots short secondary. While Jackson can be used for high jump balls on the opposite side Chris Chambers will use his 4.4 speed to stretch the field. Volek doesn’t have big-time arm strength but if Tomlinson and Turner can make the Pats bite on some play action fakes Volek could find his wideouts plenty open.

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