The Denver Broncos (13-3) host the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 in matchup between AFC West opponents at Empower Field at Mile High. The Chargers are 12.5-point underdogs.

Broncos vs. Chargers game infoGame day: Sunday, January 4, 2026Game time: 4:25 p.m. ETLocation: Denver, ColoradoStadium: Empower Field at Mile HighLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Broncos vs. Chargers odds & betting linesSpread favorite: Denver (-12.5)Moneyline: Denver (-862), Los Angeles (+592)Total: 37.5 points

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Broncos vs. Chargers recent matchupsThe last five matchups between these two teams have resulted in a Dallas victory three times.The Chargers are 3-2 against the spread in those games against the Broncos, while the two teams have gone over the point total on two occasions.Denver put up 103 points in those five matchups, with Los Angeles putting up 96.Broncos vs. Chargers betting insightsDenver, through 16 games with a spread this season, is 6-10-0 against the spread. The Broncos have been named as moneyline favorites 11 times this season, and they have put up a 9-2 record in those games. Los Angeles has nine wins against the spread through 16 opportunities this season (9-7-0). In the four games this year, the Chargers have been moneyline underdogs, they are 4-0.Broncos scoring insightsThe Broncos’ scoring average at home, 26.4 points per game, is higher than their average on the road, 21.4.Defensively, Denver is giving up 19.6 points per game at home, a little worse than its 18.9 average on the road.The Broncos average fewer points in division games (19.2) than non-division games (26.0).Denver has given up 15.8 points per game in the division, which is lower than its mark against the rest of the league of 20.8.Over the Broncos’ most recent three-game stretch, they rank 13th in scoring offense (24.7 points per game) and 20th in scoring defense (24.3 points per game allowed).Chargers scoring insightsAt home, the Chargers’ scoring average is 23.9 points per game, which is higher than their average on the road (21.4).Defensively, Los Angeles is giving up 19.9 points per game at home, slightly less than its 20.3 average away from home.Offensively, the Chargers are putting up 23.4 points per game in divisional matchups, which is slightly better than their 22.5 average outside the division.Los Angeles averages fewer points allowed in division games (15.4) than outside the division (22.2).The Chargers are putting up 22.0 points per game in their past three games (21st in league), and allowing 16.7 (fourth-best).Broncos injury reportBroncos:
Ben Powers: Full Participation in Practice (Biceps),
Dre Greenlaw: Did Not Participate In Practice (Hamstring),
John Franklin-Myers: Limited Participation in Practice (Hip),
Pat Bryant: Full Participation in Practice (Concussion),
Nate Adkins: Full Participation in Practice (Knee),
Karene Reid: Full Participation in Practice (Hamstring)Chargers injury reportChargers:
Kimani Vidal: Full Participation in Practice (Neck),
Tuli Tuipulotu: Limited Participation in Practice (Nir – Rest),
Benjamin St-Juste: Limited Participation in Practice (Shoulder),
Jamaree Salyer: Did Not Participate In Practice (Hamstring),
Nikko Reed: Did Not Participate In Practice (Hamstring),
R.J. Mickens: Limited Participation in Practice (Shoulder),
Khalil Mack: Limited Participation in Practice (Nir – Rest),
Derwin James: Limited Participation in Practice (Nir – Rest),
Justin Herbert: Did Not Participate In Practice (Hand),
Hassan Haskins: Limited Participation in Practice (Concussion),
Omarion Hampton: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle),
Derius Davis: Limited Participation in Practice (Ankle),
Bradley Bozeman: Limited Participation in Practice (Concussion),
Keenan Allen: Full Participation in Practice (Nir – Rest),
Elijah Molden: Limited Participation in Practice (Hamstring)

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