The Tampa Bay Buccaneers must win to stay in the playoff hunt, while the San Diego Chargers season could end with a loss this week. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-5) host the San Diego Chargers (6-8), Sunday Dec 21, at Qualcomm Stadium for some hard hitting NFL Week 16 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Chargers as -3 ½ point road favs over the Buccaneers with the over/under set at 42 ½ points. Get your Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Diego Chargers NFL Week 16 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Bucs lost to the Falcons 10-13 on the road in Week 15. Backup QB Brian Griese made 26 of 37 passes for 269 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception; he has five touchdown passes for 1,073 yards with seven interceptions in five starts. QB Jeff Garcia is dealing with a calf injury and is listed as day to day. Their top rusher on the day was RB Carnell Williams with 14 carries for 59 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Antonio Bryant with eight catches for 108 yards with one touchdown. The Bucs are averaging 22.4 ppg and they give up an average 17.9 ppg. At home they are 6-0 SU where they average 23.8 ppg and they give up an average 12.7 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 13th in the league averaging 338 yards a game, thanks to their 12th ranked passing game that’s good for 223 yards per-game. Their running game sits ranked 12th in the league averaging 114 yards a game. WR Antonio Bryant leads the Bucs with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 9th best in the league allowing 299 yards per-game, thanks to their 3rd ranked pass defense that allows 183 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 20th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 115 yards per-game. The Bucs are 8-6 ATS and 6-8 over/under.
The Chargers beat the Chiefs 22-21 on the road in Week 15. QB Phillip Rivers made 34 of 48 passes for 346 yards with two touchdown passes with one interception; he has 28 touchdown passes for 3,510 yards and 11 interceptions in 14 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB LaDainian Tomlinson with 15 carry for 39 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Vincent Jackson with six catches for 89 yards with one touchdown, while WR Malcom Floyd had a touchdown. The Chargers are averaging 24.7 ppg and they give up an average 21.6 ppg. On the road they are 2-4 SU where they average 20.3 ppg and they give up an average 21.5 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 14th in the league averaging 337 yards a game thanks to their 7th ranked passing game that averages 240 yards per-game, but their 27th ranked running game averages just 96 yards a game. RB LaDainian Tomlinson leads the Chargers with nine touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 25th in the league allowing an average 346 yards a game, no thanks to their 31st ranked pass defense that allows a high 243 yards per-game and their 12th ranked rush defense gives up an average 102 yards a game. The Chargers are 5-8-1 ATS and 6-7 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Chargers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
- Chargers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
- Chargers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
- Buccaneers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
- Buccaneers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous
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- Buccaneers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Diego Chargers NFL Week 16 Picks
When: Sun, Dec 21, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Bucs +3 ½
Point-Spreads.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Diego Chargers NFL Week 16 Picks- Bucs +3 ½
The Bottom Line: It’s going to be a run n gun game for the Bucs against a weak Chargers defense. The Bucs are money at home. Go Bucs! Get your Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Diego Chargers NFL Week 16 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
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