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San Diego Chargers (11-3) at Tennessee Titans (7-7)
Friday December 25^th, 7:30PM Eastern

Betus.com betting line – Tennessee -3, 47 O/U

The San Diego Chargers put their 17 game December winning streak on the line Christmas night when they meet up with the Tennessee Titans. The Chargers also own a 9 game winning streak heading into the showdown as one of the hottest teams in the AFC. However, the Chargers will meet a Titans team that has surged during the 2^nd half of the season. Tennessee has won 7 of their last 8 games and is also holding on to slim playoff possibilities. The Titans would need a lot of help to make the postseason, but they still must win their final two games making Friday night’s battle a must win situation. However, the Chargers held off a similar emotionally charged Bengals team last week and they will be attempting to duplicate those results.

The Titans roll into the contest following a 27-24 overtime victory over the Miami Dolphins last week. QB Vince Young tossed 3 touchdown passes in the event while running back Chris Johnson eclipsed the century mark again with 104 rushing yards. Johnson still leads the NFL with 1,730 rushing yards this season and if he could put together 2 big performances could still reach the 2,000 yard milestone. Johnson also led the Titans in receiving last week with 55 yards and it is safe to say he will be a primary focus for the Chargers defense. However many believe that for the Titans to truly challenge the Chargers for a win, that Young will have to throw the football really well.

Young has completed just 56% which is far down from when he took over the leading role under center. Young has been able to control the football, but the Titans will need him to rack up a bunch of yards to keep up with the Chargers offense this week. Also, another big factor to the Titans success Friday will play out in the secondary. Tennessee will be battling one of the top passing teams in the league and they rank dead last in the AFC allowing 265 yards per game. The Titans have produced some turnovers out of their secondary with 19 interceptions this year which will be vital to helping slow down the passing attack.

However, the Titans secondary was nearly the downfall last week against the Dolphins. Miami’s Chad Henne racked up 349 yards through the air last week against the Titans defense, but just could not put the ball in the end zone. If San Diego has that type of success throwing the football, rest assured they will capitalize on the scoring opportunities. QB Phillip Rivers threw 2 picks in last week’s 27-24 victory over Cincinnati which is out of the norm considering how well he has played in recent weeks.

Rivers still compiled 308 yards and 3 scores through the contest despite the picks. For Rivers, he could be in for a big day if the Titans soft coverage allows WR Vincent Jackson and Antonio Gates to roam free. Gates and Jackson are among the top due combination in the league having both eclipsed the 1,000 yards receiving mark while also combining for 15 touchdowns. Considering the mismatches both receivers have on the Tennessee secondary along with Titans CB Nick Harper being questionable, these guys could have another big performance in the passing game.

Pick – Chargers +3