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LAC at BAL uncertain forecast

Mon, Nov 16 at 8:15 PM ET · M&T Bank Stadium

Most likely outcome
BAL wins — 62.0%
LAC win
38.0%
BAL win
62.0%

Expected score: LAC 20.2 – BAL 26.0

Total anchored to the league-wide baseline of 46.2 points — a shared baseline, not a matchup-specific forecast.

Home-field adjustment included (+65 Elo rating points)

Fair odds (display only): LAC 2.63 · BAL 1.61

How this forecast is calculated

Team ratings (Elo): LAC 1474.2 vs BAL 1493.9. 393 games trained (Oct 30).

Model: nfl-elo-v2 — Elo ratings trained on real ESPN results (2025 regular+postseason and 2026 regular season to date), chronological replay, K=20, home advantage = 65 Elo rating points, applied only at true home venues: games the feed flags neutral-site get no home bonus, in training and in prediction. Totals baseline is the mean total points of the training games (measured, not assumed). Score-model spread/total probabilities use the engine's bivariate-normal assumptions (score std 13.5, correlation 0.3) — documented approximations, not measured NFL parameters. No backtest against closing lines exists; treat all outputs as experimental uncertain forecasts.

What the win probability uses: Elo ratings only, plus a home-field adjustment of 65 Elo rating points at true home venues (no adjustment at feed-flagged neutral sites).

Contextual research (displayed, not in the calculation): Contextual research only — form, rest, injuries, head-to-head, weather, and travel do not change the win probability above.

Totals: Expected scores are centered on a shared league-wide totals baseline of 46.2 points (the mean total of the training games) — a baseline, not a matchup-specific forecast.

Score-distribution assumptions: Spread/total probabilities assume team scores are bivariate normal (score std 13.5, correlation 0.3) — documented approximations, not measured NFL parameters.

Validation status: No backtest against closing lines exists. Treat all outputs as experimental uncertain forecasts.

Data used

Form & rest contextual research

LAC (0-6) — 29 days rest

Last 5: 0-5 (5 straight losses)

Oct 18, 2026KCL6-22
Oct 11, 2026DENL17-23
Oct 4, 2026SEAL23-30
Sep 27, 2026BUFL16-24
Sep 20, 2026LVL14-26

BAL (4-3) — 22 days rest

Last 5: 3-2 (2 straight losses)

Oct 25, 2026CINL13-35
Oct 18, 2026CLEL10-13
Oct 11, 2026ATLW30-23
Oct 4, 2026TENW24-18
Sep 27, 2026DALW34-31

Head-to-head contextual research BAL 1 - LAC 0

Coverage: 2024-2026 regular+postseason schedules (ESPN)

DateScoreWinner
Nov 25, 2024LAC 23 - BAL 30BAL

Injuries contextual research

Week 8 report — availability for Week 10 unknown. These designations were published for Week 8's games. They are the latest available report, kept as dated context; they do not say who will be available in Week 10.

LAC

Brenen ThompsonQuestionableThompson (quadriceps/hamstring) did not practice Thursday.
Donte JacksonQuestionableJackson (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Tre' HarrisQuestionableHarris (hamstring) remained limited in Thursday's practice.
Ladd McConkeyQuestionableMcConkey (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Denzel PerrymanInjured ReserveHead coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Perryman (undisclosed) is "close" to returning from injured reserve, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
Deane LeonardQuestionableLeonard (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
Derwin James Jr.DoubtfulJames (hamstring) suffered a setback in his recovery and will likely miss Sunday's game against the Rams, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Rodney ShelleyQuestionablequestionable
Kayode AwosikaQuestionablequestionable
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Bud DupreeActiveDupree (neck) is off the Chargers' injury report ahead of the team's matchup versus the Rams on Sunday.
Joe AltActiveAlt (neck) was not listed on the Chargers' official injury report Wednesday.
KeAndre Lambert-SmithActiveLambert-Smith caught five of nine targets for 32 yards during Sunday's 22-6 loss at Kansas City. He also lost a fumble.
Cameron DickerActiveDicker made both of his field-goal attempts in the Chargers' 22-6 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Charlie KolarActiveKolar caught three of six targets for 20 yards during the Chargers' 22-6 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Kimani VidalActiveVidal turned seven carries into 21 yards and caught three of four passes for 19 yards during the Chargers' 22-6 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Keaton MitchellActiveMitchell turned two carries into four yards, failed to haul in his lone target and returned four kickoffs for 87 yards during Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Chiefs.
Quentin JohnstonActiveJohnston caught one of three targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Chiefs.
Justin HerbertActiveHerbert completed 22 of 37 passes for 204 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Chiefs. He also rushed five times for 26 yards.
Omarion HamptonActiveHampton rushed seven times for 18 yards and caught all four of his targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Chiefs.
Daiyan HenleyActiveHenley (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Jamaree CaldwellActive
Dalvin TomlinsonActive
Kendall WilliamsonActive
Elijah MoldenActive
Justin EboigbeActive

BAL

Olaivavega IoaneQuestionableIoane (knee) was a limited participant at the Ravens' practice Thursday.
T.J. TampaInjured ReserveTampa (knee) was a full participant at the Ravens' practice Thursday.
Roquan SmithQuestionableSmith (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Kyle HamiltonQuestionableHamilton (knee) was limited in practice Thursday.
Lamar JacksonQuestionableJackson (ankle) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Jaylinn HawkinsQuestionableHawkins (knee) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.
Adam RandallInjured ReserveThe Ravens opened Randall's (neck) 21-day practice window Wednesday.
John SimpsonQuestionablequestionable
Tavius RobinsonInjured ReserveThe Ravens placed Robinson (pectoral) on injured reserve Saturday.
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Broderick Washington Jr.ActiveWashington (ankle) logged a full practice Thursday.
Ronnie StanleyActiveStanley (toe) practiced in full Thursday.
John JenkinsActive
Josh CuevasActiveCuevas caught two of three targets for 35 yards during the Ravens' 35-13 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Ja'Kobi LaneActiveLane caught three of five targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 35-13 loss to the Bengals.
Justice HillActiveHill took three carries for seven yards and caught three of four targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 35-13 loss versus the Bengals.
Rashod BatemanActiveBateman caught two of four targets for 33 yards during Sunday's 35-13 loss to the Bengals.
Andrew VorheesActive
Elijah SarrattActive
Mark AndrewsActiveAndrews caught three of four targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 35-13 loss to the Bengals.
Tyler HuntleyActiveHuntley completed 23 of 34 passes for 298 yards with a touchdown and an interception while adding three rushes for 12 yards in the Ravens' 35-13 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Tyler LoopActiveLoop went 2-for-2 on field-goal tries and made his only PAT during Sunday's 35-13 loss to the Bengals.
Derrick HenryActiveHenry rushed 17 times for 45 yards and brought in one of two target for four yards in the Ravens' 35-13 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Zay FlowersActiveFlowers brought in eight of 11 targets for 137 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 35-13 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Cam JurgensActiveJurgens (concussion) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Matt HibnerActiveHibner (hand) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Labels: Out = confirmed unavailable; Doubtful = projected unavailable; Questionable = projected uncertain.

Weather & travel contextual research

38.7°F, wind 7.8 mph, precip — mm (next 1h),
Forecast for Sun, Nov 8 at 7:00 AM ET (updated Oct 30). Weather data: MET Norway (api.met.no), CC BY 4.0 / NLOD 2.0

Travel (LAC): Travel note unavailable (venue coordinates missing).

Research only — not betting advice. All probabilities are uncertain forecasts from a simple model, never guarantees or 'locks'. GameScope places no wagers.
Scores/records/injuries: ESPN unofficial API (live). Weather: MET Norway.