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San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers
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Week 15, 2026 · SoFi Stadium · Thursday, Dec 17, 8:15 PM ET · dome
San Francisco 49ers6–1 · Elo 1619 · Brock Purdy
Los Angeles Chargers
0–7 · Elo 1392 · Justin Herbert (+18 Elo) · Home
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What the forecasters say
| Forecaster | Favors | LAC | SF | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elo | SF 72% | 28% | 72% | LAC 1392 vs SF 1619, implied spread LAC +6.4 |
| The blend | SF 72% | 28% | 72% |
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The spot: Everything else
Moderate favorites where the models roughly agree. No edge found either way in the replays. The blend is as good as anything.
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Details
- Rest: LAC 4 days, SF 4 days.
- Quarterbacks. LAC: Justin Herbert (+18 Elo). SF: Brock Purdy (-1 Elo). Expected starters from ESPN's depth chart with the injury report applied, refreshed every three hours.
- Weather. Indoors (dome), so no weather adjustment.
Injury report
ESPN's report, refreshed every three hours. Out and doubtful players are treated as unavailable; questionable players usually play. Only the quarterback feeds Elo directly; the rest is in the market's number.
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF | Brandon Aiyuk | WR | Out | Personal · Aiyuk is close to hiring new representation and is expected to file for reinstatement to the NFL in the near future, according to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz. |
| SF | Christian McCaffrey | RB | Questionable | Hamstring · McCaffrey is dealing with a mild hamstring strain rather than a quadriceps injury, and the 49ers believe he'll be ready following the team's Week 8 bye, David Lombardi of SF Standard reports. |
| SF | Deebo Samuel Sr. | WR | Questionable | Hamstring · Samuel (hamstring) has a chance to return following the 49ers' Week 8 bye, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. |
| SF | Garret Wallow | LB | Questionable | Hamstring · questionable |
| SF | Luke Gifford | LB | Questionable | Groin · questionable |
| SF | Marques Sigle | S | Questionable | Ankle · questionable |
| SF | Mike Evans | WR | Questionable | Achilles · Evans (Achilles) is expected to return after San Francisco's Week 8 bye, David Lombardi of SF Standard reports. |
| SF | Nick Bosa | DE | Questionable | Knee · San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Bosa (knee) "has a chance" to return to action Nov. 8 versus the Raiders following a Week 8 bye, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports. |
| SF | Upton Stout | CB | Questionable | Shoulder - AC Joint · Stout (shoulder) was only active as an emergency depth option during Sunday's loss to the Falcons, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reported Monday. |
| LAC | Brenen Thompson | WR | Out | Quadriceps · out |
| LAC | Deane Leonard | CB | Out | Concussion · out |
| LAC | Donte Jackson | CB | Out | Hamstring · Jackson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams. |
| LAC | Kayode Awosika | G | Out | Lower Leg · out |
| LAC | Rodney Shelley | CB | Out | Hamstring · Shelley (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams. |
On the Wire
Jaguars at Ravens: Ravens on 4 days' rest; Jaguars on 4 days' rest. Browns at Saints: Saints off a bye. Giants at Eagles: Giants off a bye. Broncos at Panthers: Panthers off a bye. Texans at Chargers: Texans off a bye. Raiders at 49ers: 49ers off a bye. Packers at Patriots: Packers off a bye. Read more →
AFC East: Bills 6-1. AFC North: Steelers 6-2. AFC South: Jaguars 5-2. AFC West: Broncos 6-2. NFC East: Giants 4-2-1. NFC North: Vikings 6-1. NFC South: Panthers 3-4. NFC West: 49ers 6-1. Winless: Chargers. Read more →
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