San Diego Chargers LB Merriman Out For Season | Chargers Open As 1 Point Fav Against Broncos
NFL Betting News - San Diego Chargers LB Merriman Out For Season| Chargers Open As 1 Point Fav Against Broncos
September 10, 2008 - San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman will miss the remainder of the regular NFL season as he has elected to undergo major reconstructive surgery on his left knee. "Lights Out" Merriman was trying to play with two torn knee ligaments even though his doctors had recommended that he was risking his career by playing on the hurt knee.
The
Denver Broncos
will host the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. San Diego is coming off a shocking home loss 26-24 to the Carolina Panthers on a last play TD where QB Jake Delhomme drove the Panthers down the field and connected to TE Dante Rosario. The Chargers offense looked rusty in the 1st half and were sorely miss C NickHardwick. The Chargers defense will also be without suspended LB Stephen Cooper when they visit Denver.
San Diego Chargers Vs Denver Broncos Point Spread Bet Odds
San Diego Chargers -1 1/2 -110
Denver Broncos +1 1/2 -110
The Denver Broncos are coming off a convincing 41-14 trouncing of the Oakland Raiders. Take the home dog Denver Broncos at +1 1/2 as the Chargers defense will now be missing two key LB and have questions on their OL.
San Diego Chargers Vs Denver Broncos Moneyline Bet Odds
San Diego Chargers -125
Denver Broncos +105
San Diego Chargers Vs Denver Broncos Total Bet Odds
Over 46 -110
Under 46 -110
The Denver Broncos had one of the worst run defenses last year and even though they held Oakland to 14 points their run defense did not look good. Cutler's offense looks sharp on the ground and through the air. Lean on the OVER Total of 46 points.