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January 4, 2026 β’ Empower Field at Mile High, Denver
NFL PREVIEW β’ January 4, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) takes on Denver Broncos (14-3) at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver.
Los Angeles Chargers
Visiting Side
Record
11-6
Denver Broncos
Home Side
Record
14-3
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LOS
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0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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DEN
|
10 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 19 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
5:06
Wil Lutz 24 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:39
Ja'Quan McMillian 45 Yd Interception Return (Wil Lutz Kick)
Score
0:03
Cameron Dicker 30 Yd Field Goal
Score
10:07
Wil Lutz 26 Yd Field Goal
Score
11:45
Wil Lutz 41 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:23
Wil Lutz 23 Yd Field Goal
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, Denver.
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, Denver
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
74,801
Closing Odds
Line: DEN -15.5 | O/U: 37.5
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
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Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Los Angeles Chargers (31.6%)
Denver Broncos (68.4%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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