Justin Herbert's 5.6% turnover rate drives Rams pick in Week 8

The Los Angeles Chargers enter NFL Week 8 with a 0-6 record and the highest turnover-worthy throw rate in the league at 5.6 percent. This statistic places quarterback Justin Herbert in the most difficult matchup of his season so far. The Chargers play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. at SoFi Stadium.

Herbert has struggled to maintain consistency this year. The Rams defense limits passing attacks, allowing only 186.3 passing yards per game. That figure ranks fourth lowest in the National Football League. The Rams have also recorded five interceptions this season. They are positioned to capitalize on any mistake Herbert makes on the field.

The betting odds favor the Rams by 6.5 points. The projection for the final score is Rams 30, Chargers 17. The Chargers are the designated road team for this game despite playing at their home stadium. This is a standard arrangement for the two Los Angeles franchises.

The Chargers' passing game is not their only vulnerability. The team allows 123.8 rushing yards per game. This statistic makes the Rams running game a primary target. Kyren Williams and Blake Corum are the focal points of that attack. Both players rushed for over 90 yards and a touchdown in the previous win against the Raiders.

Other Week 8 games present distinct betting profiles. The Jacksonville Jaguars host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Jaguars are 4-2 and coming off a bye week. The Colts are 2-5 and have the worst yards per play average in the league at 4.5. That statistic is tied with the Philadelphia Eagles. Daniel Jones has thrown an interception in all but one of his games this season.

The Cincinnati Bengals host the Tennessee Titans at the same time. The Bengals are favored by 12.5 points. The Titans lost defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a trade to the Bears this week. The Bengals defense ranks third in the league for red zone efficiency with a 35 percent touchdown rate. The Titans rank 27th in red zone touchdown percentage.

New England travels to Miami on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. The Patriots are favored by 7 points. New England is 8-4-1 against the spread on the road under head coach Mike Vrabel. The Dolphins allow 7.8 yards per pass attempt, which is tied for the third highest in the league. The New England quarterback Drake Maye faces a secondary that has allowed a league high 116.8 passer rating.

Philadelphia plays Washington on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. The Commanders are favored by 6 points. The Eagles are coming off a Monday night game, giving Washington a rest advantage. The Eagles lost wide receiver Terry McLaurin for the season due to a torn patellar tendon in Week 6. The Eagles are 0-2 against the spread on the road this season.