NFL Predictions Week 7: Why the New York Jets Will Upset San Diego Chargers

This week there are many possible upsets being evaluated across the NFL.

One of the more common upsets that is being discussed is the New York Jets taking down the 4-1 San Diego Chargers.

Here are three reasons the Jets could very well upset the Chargers this weekend.

1. Travel to the East Coast

One of the things that's very easy to forget is how difficult it is for teams on the west coast to travel and play on the east coast.

The Chargers play a 1 p.m. game against the Jets in New York. That's the equivalent of this team playing at 10 a.m. in San Diego.

That alone won't be enough for the Jets to take down the Chargers, but it does help.

2. LaDainian Tomlinson Gets Start

The New York Jets' rushing attack has been pathetic all year. This hasn't been as much on the running backs as it has the offensive line.

This weekend Tomlinson will get the start against his former team.

It's no secret that Tomlinson was hurt when the Chargers decided to let him go.

Never underestimate the sort of drive that can put in a player. Tomlinson will be out with something to prove.

3. How Good are the Chargers?

The Chargers may be 4-1, but we really have no clear idea on how good this team is.

The teams they have beaten have a combined record of 4-17. The team they lost to is currently 5-1.

They have beaten up on bad teams and lost to the only difficult opponent they have run into.

I'm not saying the Chargers are bad, but they may not be as good as they are perceived to be.