Tim Lynch· Oct 11, 2026
Lynch predicts a close Broncos win over the Chargers, 24-20.
“I still think Denver comes out with the win — if barely.”
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The call scored 95.2 out of 100, against 36.5 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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- Score PredictionsDenver BroncosOct 11, 2026
Denver Broncos 24 — Chargers 20
“Broncos 24, Chargers 20 ... I still think Denver comes out with the win — if barely. – Tim Lynch”
Hit · 95Scored 95.24a naive guess scored 36.48+104.59 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 23-17
- skill:
- 104.59
- they picked:
- DEN
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 95.24
- baseline:
- 36.48
- difficulty:
- 1.78
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 6
- weeks left when called:
- 14
- naive home margin:
- 0.32
- predicted margin:
- 4
Closing line (Oct 11): Broncos by 3.5, total 42.5 · this 24–20 calls a bigger Broncos win (by 4) and more points (44).
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- Scotty PayneScore Predictions · Denver BroncosHit · 81Payne predicts the Broncos win 27-13 as their pass rush takes advantage of a banged-up Chargers offensive line.
- SadaraineScore Predictions · Denver BroncosClose · 74Sadaraine predicts a dominant 34-17 Broncos win over a Chargers team in shambles.
- Chris HartScore Predictions · Denver BroncosHit · 90Hart predicts the Broncos win 27-17 for their third victory of the season.
- Ian St. ClairScore Predictions · Denver BroncosHit · 88St. Clair predicts a 27-16 Broncos win with the defense harassing Justin Herbert into turnovers.
- Adam MalnatiScore Predictions · Denver BroncosClose · 64Malnati predicts a lopsided Broncos win, 33-12, over a struggling Chargers team.
- Mile High Report staffScore Predictions · Denver BroncosHit · 83The collective staff prediction has the Broncos beating the Chargers 29-16 on the road in Week 5.
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