Week 8 · NFL

Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams prediction

The TailgateNinjas model gives Los Angeles Rams a 63% chance to beat Los Angeles Chargers in this NFL matchup. Updated August 4, 2026.

#11 AFC West

Los Angeles Chargers

67% to make the playoffs

@

#2 NFC West

Los Angeles Rams

82% to make the playoffs

The model's read

SpreadLos Angeles Rams −4.5Model
Projected scoreLos Angeles Chargers 20Los Angeles Rams 24

Los Angeles Rams is the pick by 4.5, but it's live — 63% on the model.

Chaos meter74 · LIVE
74/ 100
CalmMayhem

Los Angeles Chargers

37%

to win

Los Angeles Rams

63%

to win

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Tale of the tape

2025 efficiency · ranks
Los Angeles Chargers
vs
Los Angeles Rams
#25Offense · EPA/play#2
#7Defense · EPA/play#9
#19Success rate#1

National ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.

Series history

7 meetings since 1999

Los Angeles Rams leads 4–3

Last met 2022 · Los Angeles Chargers 3110 Los Angeles RamsLos Angeles Chargers won

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