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AFC West Week 9 preview and predictions: Raiders finally head home

By Brad Weiss

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 10: Kolton Miller #77 of the Oakland Raiders blocks Chad Meredith #59 of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of their NFL preseason football game at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on August 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 10: Kolton Miller #77 of the Oakland Raiders blocks Chad Meredith #59 of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of their NFL preseason football game at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on August 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WI – OCTOBER 18: Keenan Allen #13 of the San Diego Chargers makes a catch for a first down against Sam Shields #37 of the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on October 18, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI – OCTOBER 18: Keenan Allen #13 of the San Diego Chargers makes a catch for a first down against Sam Shields #37 of the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on October 18, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers pulled off a surprising victory over the Chicago Bears this past weekend, and on Sunday, they will face their second NFC North opponent in a row. This time, the Chargers will be home to take on the Green Bay Packers, who are fresh off a victory against AFC West-leading Kansas City on Sunday Night Football.

For the Chargers, they could not be getting the Packers at a worse time, as they look loaded on both sides of the ball. Los Angeles fired offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt on Monday, as the offense has struggled mightily this season, and it will not get any easier on Sunday against the 7-1 Packers.

Not only is Green Bay loaded on offense thanks to Aaron Rodgers, but their defense has really stepped up this season, and that should spell trouble for Philip Rivers and company. Green Bay is a Super Bowl favorite right now, something the Chargers were thought to be when the season opened, but are not even close enter Week 9.

Prediction: Packers 31, Chargers 20

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