It has been a long offseason for the Broncos and their fans. After last year's bitter playoff loss to the Ravens in the Divisional Round, the Broncos have waited desperately for the 2013 season to begin. What a way for the season to begin on Thursday night. The same Ravens come into Denver, but this time as the defending Super Bowl champs. A lot of those key players from last year's epic playoff game will not be participating in this opening night matchup. Ray Lewis is retired, Ed Reed is a Texan, and Anquan Boldin is a 49er. Dennis Pitta is out with an injury as well. Denver lost Elvis Dumervil and Brandon Stokley to the Ravens in free agency, Von Miller is out on suspension, and Champ Bailey is a game-time decision with a foot injury. All storylines aside, this is a must win game for the Broncos. It isn't a must win in the standings as much as it is a must win for their mental state of mind. A win here over the Ravens would give the Broncos a perfect way to start the 2013 season and it will put to rest the painful memories of last year's playoff loss. A loss here could really plant some doubt in the Broncos minds, and it could signal a tough start to their 2013 campaign. This line seems really too high from the moment it was posted. I just think the loss of Von Miller will be too much for the Broncos to overcome. Reluctantly, I think the Ravens will pull out another wild victory late in Denver.
Baltimore (+7.5) over DENVER
Prediction: Ravens-30 Denver-27
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