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Sunday Night Football

San Diego Chargers @ New England Patriots (Pats -3, Total 47)

Venue: Gillette Stadium (FieldTurf)

Opening Line: Pats -4, Total 46½

Key Injuries

Chargers: As of September 11, RB Darren Sproles (concussion) is listed as Questionable; all world TE Antonio Gates (back) was upgraded to Probable earlier in the week and LB Shawn Merriman (Achilles’ heel) shares the same status.

Patriots: Despite practicing on a limited basis on Thursday, Randy Moss is listed as probable and as has been the custom the past few years, QB Tom Brady is listed as probable with a shoulder injury—although he never seems to have trouble throwing.

Trends

- The Chargers have a 3-13 ATS mark vs. teams from the AFC East.
- New England’s home record is 8-1 ATS after a double-digit win vs. a division rival.
- The last eight matchups between San Diego and New England resulted in 6 overs and 2 unders, with the 2 unders coming in San Diego.

WOL Play Call: Antonio Gates’ back is hurt and so is LT’s pride. After their playoff matchup last year Tomlinson was furious at some of the Pats’ celebration dances. Look for the Chargers to enact more than 3-points worth of revenge and look for the game to go over.

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