Los Ángeles Rams vs Los Ángeles Chargers Picks and Predictions for Thursday, August 27th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 08/27/2026, 12:23 AM ET

Rams vs Chargers Game Information

The Los Angeles Rams will be in Inglewood, CA, Thursday night for a 10:00 PM matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Los Angeles is undefeated through 2 preseason games thus far following a 34-point shutout victory over New Orleans last week. The Los Angeles Chargers come into Thursday with 1 win and 1 loss in the preseason after a 24-point home loss to San Francisco last week. Stay in the news with our NFL Picks.

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Stetson Bennett IV completed  19 of 31 passes for 181 yards and ran the ball twice for 9 yards and 2 scores to lead the Rams offense last week. Ty Simpson completed 8 passes for 73 yards in the game. Jarquez Hunter was the top ball carrier on the Los Angeles roster with 68 yards and 1 touchdown on 12 carries. Jordan Waters added 10 carries for 54 yards. CJ Daniels led all receivers last week with 68 yards on 8 receptions. Aj Bachman added 4 catches for 48 yards, and Tyler Scott chipped in 36 yards on 2 catches.

Chargers Preview

DJ Uiagalelei led the way for the Los Angeles offense last week, completing 7 passes for 80 yards and one score. Trey Lance completed 10 passes for 73 yards, and Justin Herbert completed just 1 pass for 9 yards. Trey Lance was also the top ball carrier in the game with 42 yards on 2 carries.  Greg Desrosiers Jr. chipped in 21 yards on 4 carries. Jerand Bradley led Los Angeles last week with 28 yards and 1 score on 1 grab. Oronde Gadsden and Devonte Ross Both added 24 yards on 2 catches apiece.

Rams vs Chargers Pick

The Los Angeles Rams are having the better preseason, and that will carry into Thursday. Look for Los Angeles to overwhelm a mediocre Chargers team in this matchup to remain undefeated. Take the Rams Thursday night to do the job as they get the winning cover over the Chargers.

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  • Pick: Los Angeles Rams +3.5
  • Secondary:  Under 38.5

Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Rams win and cover 17-13.

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