Chargers vs Rams predictions, graded
Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams · Week 8, 2026 · Sun, Nov 1 · Final: Chargers 9, Rams 24 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Chargers vs Rams? Of 19 pundits with a call on record, 17 take the Rams and 2 take the Chargers. 4 named a score; the median has the Rams by 6.5. The Rams won 24-9, so 17 of 19 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 88 out of 100.
Who the room took
19 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callChargers vs Rams picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 3 Rams
- Fox SportsRams 2, Chargers 1
- Locked On Rams (podcast)all 2 Rams
- Sports Illustratedall 2 Rams
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Rams
The other 7 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Rams 6, Chargers 1.
Chargers vs Rams score predictions
4 pundits named a score; the median call is Rams by 6.5, and the final was Rams by 15.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Gavin CarlsonRams 24, Chargers 14Hit · 88
- Pete PriscoRams 23, Chargers 20Close · 71
- John BreechRams 31, Chargers 20Hit · 90
- Greg AumanChargers 24, Rams 21Miss · 21
Chargers at Rams: how they came in
The Chargers are 0-6 and have lost 6 straight; the Rams are 3-4. On win totals, 13 pundits put the Chargers at 8.1 wins on average, and 15 pundits put the Rams at 11.8 wins on average.
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- Record coming in
- 0-6 · lost 6 straight · 90 scored, 151 allowed
- Last games
- L 6-22 at Chiefs Week 6
- L 17-23 vs Broncos Week 5
- L 23-30 at Seahawks Week 4
- Unit ranks
- offense 32nd, defense 26th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 11-6
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 8.1 · 2 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 6 Chargers games
- Record coming in
- 3-4 · 170 scored, 159 allowed
- Last games
- W 35-21 at Raiders Week 7
- L 16-18 vs Cardinals Week 6
- L 34-37 vs Bills Week 5
- Unit ranks
- offense 10th, defense 13th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 17 pundits · average 11.8 · 3 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 7 Rams games
Chargers and Rams players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Chargers
- Justin HerbertStarting QB · QB
1,591 passing yards · 6 TD, 11 INT · 61.3% completions · 190 rushing yards · 8 games · 21st in the NFL in passing yards
Justin Herbert to stay with Los Angeles Chargers
“Of all the players on this list, Herbert is the player with the best chance of a trade. That would require Herbert to agree to waive his no-trade clause.” the article →
Justin Herbert to outplay his draft cost (an ADP of QB9 and is going in the back half of the seventh round)
“Justin Herbert has an ADP of QB9 and is going in the back half of the seventh round... the arrival of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel could help unlock the sort of big passing numbers that Herbert produced in his first three seasons.” the article →
- Omarion HamptonRB1 · RB
369 rushing yards on 102 carries · 3 TD · 11 catches for 63 · 8 games · 25th in the NFL in rushing yards
Omarion Hampton to be 1st on the depth chart
“Mitchell is No. 2 in the pecking order behind starter Omarion Hampton, and Vidal is No. 3” the article →
Omarion Hampton to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Hampton should be a rock-solid RB1 with massive upside in 2026.” the article →
- Ladd McConkeyWR1 · WR
17 catches for 286 yards · 1 TD · 6 games · 76th in the NFL in receiving yards
Ladd McConkey to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“Trade 1 Steelers receive: Ladd McConkey, 2027 fifth-round pick Chargers receive: Roman Wilson, 2027 second-round pick” the article →
“McConkie's out, and I expect him to be out for the game. (Chargers vs. Raiders, Week 2)” the article →
- Oronde Gadsden IITE1 · TE
19 catches for 172 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 135th in the NFL in receiving yards
Oronde Gadsden II to fall short of his draft cost (TE20, Overall RK150 | ECR vs. ADP: -20)
“I'll be avoiding Oronde Gadsden in drafts this season... Gadsden looks like he's locked in a tight end committee for 2026, which is something I don't have any interest in dealing with for fantasy purposes.” the article →
Oronde Gadsden II to be 3rd on the depth chart
“I would drop Ronde. I think he's gonna be tight end three in that rotation, man.” the article →
- Tuli TuipulotuSack leader · LB
3 sacks · 15 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 51st in the NFL in sacks
Tuli Tuipulotu to move — “potential trade chip”
“Khalil Mack is the Chargers' pass rusher everyone is talking about, but LA has another intriguing talent in Tuipulotu. (listed among 25 potential trade chips)” the article →
Tuli Tuipulotu to sign a new deal with Los Angeles Chargers
“I think his Chargers teammate Tuli Tuipulotu gets an extension from LA that keeps him around, but Mack is still a quality pass rusher and sets a physical edge.” the article →
- Daiyan HenleyTackle leader · LB
0.5 sacks · 21 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 140th in the NFL in solo tackles
Daiyan Henley to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Daiyan Henley projects to step back from his starting job with the Chargers and assume a rotational role behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad” the article →
Rams
- Matthew StaffordStarting QB · QB
2,374 passing yards · 16 TD, 9 INT · 66.5% completions · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in passing yards
Matthew Stafford to be 1st on the depth chart
“Stafford's our guy. This is Matthews' team. He was always gonna be the quarterback for 2026.” the article →
Matthew Stafford to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)
“Stafford seems well positioned for another big season.” the article →
- Kyren WilliamsRB1 · RB
593 rushing yards on 127 carries · 7 TD · 36 catches for 258 · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in rushing yards
Kyren Williams to be 1st on the depth chart
“At worst, Blake Corum will be the backup to Kyren Williams all season in what should be an outstanding Rams offense.” the article →
Kyren Williams to outplay his draft cost (third round)
“It's the value here running back, and it's Kyraen Williams if I can get him in the third round” the article →
- Puka NacuaWR1 · WR
70 catches for 715 yards · 4 TD · 7 games · 7th in the NFL in receiving yards
“it appears to be, as far as I know, all systems go for him to be back against Stevens (vs. Philadelphia, Week 4)” the article →
““it might even be worth trading Gordon for Puka Nacua, who should be back in time to help you in Weeks 15-17.”” the article →
- Tyler HigbeeTE1 · TE
28 catches for 287 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 74th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tyler Higbee: a roster call with no direction stated
“They're gonna carry five tight ends more likely than not because I don't think they're getting rid of Higbee, Parkinson, Davis.” the article →
- Byron YoungSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 15 solo tackles · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks
- Quentin LakeTackle leader · S
37 solo tackles · 3 interceptions · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Chargers at Rams
1–23 of 23
Los Angeles Rams to beat Chargers
Falling to 0-7 after a date with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday is the next one to circle in red on the calendar.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Chargers
That's the only thing that's pushing, and I think the Rams roll on this one.
Los Angeles Chargers to beat Rams
Chargers Oh, god. Get their first win over the ranch... My upset alert, Chargers Rams, on Sunday on Fox.
Los Angeles Rams 24 — chargers 14
I have it at twenty four fourteen. ... But Rams twenty four fourteen, they win the ball game.
Los Angeles Rams to beat chargers
I think the Rams win the game. ... They're four and four, and they get to play another week.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Chargers
I'm gonna have, of course, the Rams winning the football game and covering
Los Angeles Rams 23 — Chargers 20
Prisco thinks they will struggle to separate in a 23-20 win over the team with which they share their home stadium.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Chargers
The Rams should get their fourth win of the season on Sunday, against the 0-6 Chargers.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Chargers
I got the Rams winning and covering.
Los Angeles Rams 31 — Chargers 20
Rams 31, Chargers 20
Los Angeles Rams to beat Chargers
But I think Matthew Stafford and this Rams team are playing with a sense of urgency... but I think they'll win this game.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Chargers
I expect them to win this game against the Chargers.
Los Angeles Rams 23 — Chargers 20
They will win here, but the rested Chargers will keep it close. Pick: Rams 23, Chargers 20
Los Angeles Rams 31 — Chargers 20
Rams 31-20 over Chargers
Los Angeles Rams to beat Los Angeles Chargers
They're taking on the Los Angeles Chargers this week. So they can get back to 500... I think they're gonna get back to 500 with all due respect to the... Our neighbors across the way.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Chargers
At Raiders, Chargers, Commanders, at Cardinals. ... Does that not look like 6 and 4?
Los Angeles Rams to beat Chargers
they're gonna play the Cardinals, Raiders, Chargers, Commanders, and Cardinals before a buy... Rams should go five and o.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Chargers
followed by a home game against the Chargers. All are winnable, which could boost the Rams to 5-3.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Chargers
With the Broncos, Chiefs, Rams and Texans up next, when the deadline hits, they really might be 0-8.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Los Angeles Chargers
a 0-9 record feels more plausible ... Week 8 at Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams to beat Chargers
And then it's an "away" game against the Rams. I don't see the Chargers winning any of the games.
Los Angeles Chargers 24 — Rams 21
Score prediction: Chargers 24, Rams 21
Los Angeles Rams to beat chargers
Five and two, battle of SoFi, chargers. We're winning that.