FINAL β’ Week 18
January 4, 2026 β’ Empower Field at Mile High
NFL PREVIEW β’ January 4, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers takes on Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Los Angeles Chargers
Visiting Side
Denver Broncos
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
33%
Los Angeles Chargers
VS
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Denver Broncos
Projected Score
LOS 22
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DEN 24
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Denver Broncos scoring offense aligns well against Los Angeles Chargers defense.
- Denver Broncos passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Los Angeles Chargers controls the trenches in the run game.
Los Angeles Chargers
STAT
Denver Broncos
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Denver Broncos plays on familiar turf at Empower Field at Mile High.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Los Angeles Chargers Could Win
Los Angeles Chargers will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Denver Broncos Could Win
Denver Broncos scoring offense aligns well against Los Angeles Chargers defense.
Deciding Factor
Denver Broncos passing game has a favorable matchup.
Game Details
Empower Field at Mile High
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Los Angeles Chargers Leaders
Justin Herbert
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Greg Desrosiers Jr.
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Sincere Brown
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Denver Broncos Leaders
Sam Ehlinger
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Tyler Badie
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Michael Bandy
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Los Angeles Chargers (31.6%)
Denver Broncos (68.4%)
Total Submissions: 73 circles
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