**** SAN DIEGO -3 vs DETROIT
The Chargers, in my opinion, are a team to watch out for in the AFC this year, and are a sleeper to win their division. Well, they are only a sleeper, because most are picking Denver in the AFC West. San Diego had key injuries last year on their offensive line and defense, and also had no real running game. They still managed to win 9 games, though. This year they bring in some help at WR, with Jacoby Jones and Stevie Johnson, but most importantly, they drafted, college standout, Melvin Gordon, who I think is going to solidify their running game, and make their offense hard to stop. Gordon has the ability to run inside and outside, plus the Chargers already have two good complimentary scat backs, in Danny Woodhead and Brandon Oliver, and Rivers is one of the best QB's in the league. As for their defense, they have two solid corners and a good safety, which can win you a lot of games in today's NFL. I see them being an 11-5 team this year. I don't see the Lions having much of a threatening running game, once again, with Joique Bell as the starter. Rookie, Ameer Abdullah could help, and their offense should still be decent, but it's their defense that is going to take a hit. They lost the meat of their defensive line, with the losses of Suh and Fairly. They added Haloti Ngata, but I don't think it will be enough. The Lions also benefitted from a weak schedule last year and barely squeaked out wins in some of their games. I see them taking a step back and going 8-8 this season.
PREDICTED SCORE : CHARGERS 27 LIONS 20
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