Los Angeles Chargers Super Bowl Odds 2022

In his rookie season, Justin Herbert set the world on fire as he broke almost every rookie record imaginable – he completed 66.6% of his passes for 4,336 yards and 31 touchdowns while adding 55 carries for 234 yards and another five touchdowns. Chargers’ brass devoted their offseason efforts to building out the offensive line in front of Justin Herbert and bringing in the new coaching staff to reinvigorate the roster.

Herbert was well-supported by the pass-catching talent in his rookie year with the likes of Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Hunter Henry, and now he’ll have one of the better offensive lines in the NFL in front of him. With an improved defense this season, the Chargers are on the cusp of building something extraordinary. The Los Angeles Chargers Super Bowl Odds 2022 might be better suited for next season.

Los Angeles Chargers Team Future Odds

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Offseason Changes

Brandon Staley was the Rams’ defensive coordinator last season and he led the other Los Angeles team to allow the fewest points and the fewest yards in the NFL. Now, Staley is the head coach of a quickly ascending Chargers team that plays in the same SoFi Stadium. Joe Lombardi is the new offensive coordinator after serving as the quarterbacks’ coach for the Saints for ten of the last twelve seasons; he was the Lions’ offensive coordinator for the 2014 and 2015 seasons.

Lombardi will be thrilled to work with a young stud passer in Herbert. Defensive coordinator Renaldo Hill is less proven, but he worked with Brandon Staley with the Broncos as assistant defensive coaches in 2019, and the two should be on the same page.

The Chargers worked hard to patch up their offensive line this offseason, and they were very successful in those efforts. First-Team All-Pro Corey Linsley is an incredible upgrade at center over the recently retired Mike Pouncey. Veteran Matt Feiler will be a solid starting offensive guard as he replaces Trai Turner, who ironically will replace Feiler on the Steelers.

Rookie Rashawn Slater is slated to be the starting left tackle, and early reports out of camp have been glowing regarding the Northwestern product. This offensive line figures to be one of the best in the NFL, which should help the run game be more efficient and Herbert pass from a cleaner pocket.

This offseason wasn’t without its hiccups, as the Chargers did lose some players who were key contributors last year. Cornerback Casey Hayward, linebackers Nick Vigil and Denzel Perryman, and pass rusher Melvin Ingram were key players last season. Still, Brandon Staley’s new defense will have a different feel to it, and those guys may not have fit.

I loved the draft pick of Asante Samuel Jr. at cornerback, and Derwin James is reportedly “healthier than ever,” so the secondary could be even better this season despite losing Hayward. Hunter Henry is perhaps the most notable offseason departure at tight end, but Jared Cook will help replace his vacated targets, and Mike Williams could be set for a breakout season.

Chargers Odds Analysis

The Chargers are currently listed at +3000 odds to win the Super Bowl or 30/1. That means if you bet $10 on them to win the Super Bowl, you could stand to win $300. The Chargers are tied with the Saints and Cowboys in Super Bowl odds and are just ahead of the Patriots and Dolphins. The Chiefs are the only team in the AFC West with better odds to win the Super Bowl – they are the favorites at +500 – while the Broncos (+4500) and Raiders (+10000) trail significantly behind.

The Chargers have never won the Super Bowl, although they did appear in the Super Bowl at the end of the 1994-95 season. Chargers’ fans will be hopeful that the Justin Herbert era could bring the first championship to their team. Los Angeles currently has about +1600 odds to win the AFC.

The AFC West is one of the more intriguing divisions in the NFL this season. The Chiefs have won the past five AFC West titles, and the Broncos won five straight before that; the Chargers have not won since 2009, and the Raiders have not won since 2002. The Chiefs are the odds-on favorites to win the AFC West at -250 while the Chargers are second at +450.

The Broncos follow close behind at +600 while Vegas gives the Raiders the worst odds at +2500. Vegas currently offers the Chargers about +137 odds to make the playoffs with a win total of 9 games, both of which are obtainable goals for this team despite playing in a tough division. The Chargers are integrating a new head coach with a young quarterback, which is always a volatile combination, but in this case, I expect the results to be great for this young team.

Reasons Why the Chargers Win the Super Bowl

The #1 reason why the Chargers could win the Super Bowl is the prospect of a significant second-year leap by Justin Herbert. He was already among the best quarterbacks in the NFL last season – he threw for the sixth-most yards and tenth-most touchdowns in one fewer game than most quarterbacks. However, the much-improved offensive line could unlock another level of his game.

An entire season of health for Austin Ekeler should also be beneficial for Herbert, and I’m excited to see what Ekeler looks like under Joe Lombardi, who played a significant role in unlocking Alvin Kamara’s unique skillset. Keenan Allen and Mike Williams are a great one-two punch at wide receiver, as well. If Herbert jumps into the top tier of NFL quarterbacks this season, it could lead to an excellent record and a legitimate AFC West title push.

The Chargers will need to get better luck with injuries this season as only two players on offense and one on defense started all 16 games last year. In particular, an entire season from Joey Bosa, who had 7.5 sacks in 10 games last year, would be massive for the pass rush and, by extension, the pass coverage. Asante Samuel Jr. could make a significant impact right away at cornerback next to Tevaughn Campbell, Michael Davis, and Chris Harris Jr. If Derwin James stays healthy, Brandon Staley’s secondary will be incredibly versatile.

A great pass rush mixed with a stout secondary is the recipe for elite pass defense, as Staley knows from his time with the Rams. The Chargers have a lot working against them in terms of Super Bowl contention this season, but if Herbert ascends, the team stays healthy, and the defense improves, it’s within the realm of possibilities.

Reasons Why the Chargers Don’t Win the Super Bowl

The presence of the Chiefs in the AFC West is a massive problem for the Chargers, Broncos, and Raiders, as Kansas City has dynastic qualities with head coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and elite pass-catchers Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce. The Chargers had a much-improved offensive line – the Chiefs’ is more improved and better. The Chargers have a great young quarterback – Mahomes is worlds better than Herbert at this point.

The Chargers have excellent skill position talent – the Chiefs have the best pass-catching corps in the NFL. You get the picture. So long as the Chiefs remain intact with Mahomes, Reid, and the rest of the roster, it will be challenging for the Chargers to make it out of the AFC West.

Outside of the Chiefs, the Chargers face a pretty middle-of-the-pack schedule as their 2021 opponents combined for the 17th-best win percentage in 2020. However, they could get off to a slow start to the season as the Washington Football Team, Cowboys, Chiefs, Raiders, Browns, Ravens, and Patriots are their first seven opponents.

The Chargers will need to find at least four wins out of that group to get their season off to the type of start they need if they want to compete for a Super Bowl this year. The Chargers are moving in the right direction. Justin Herbert has a bright future, the front office is investing in the correct positions, and I love the hire of Brandon Staley. LA could have two playoff teams this season. However, the Chargers aren’t quite at a Super Bowl level, especially with the Chiefs in their division.