Emory Hunt advised bettors to ignore Los Angeles’ +1200 price to win the AFC (and by extension their 25-1 Super Bowl ticket). He flatly stated the Chargers have shown no ability to beat the conference’s elite—Ravens, Bills, Chiefs, or even the rising Texans—and until they prove otherwise backing them is "just giving money away." Hunt reiterated his nine-win projection, citing a run-heavy offense that limits upside and a division where even Denver and Las Vegas have closed the gap. He would need a much bigger number before considering any Chargers championship exposure.