The Broncos travel to Pittsburgh this week for a huge game in the AFC. The Broncos come in at 10-3 but reeling after an awful loss at home to the Raiders last week. The Steelers are coming in on fire at 8-5 and they have scored over 30 points the last four games. Normally, I would think the Broncos would be a good choice to pull off the upset here, but there are few problems for them in this game. First, Brock Osweiler and this offense has really struggled the last two games. They only have 1 touchdown in two games. It seems like Brock is starting to go through some of the troubles that young QBs deal with in their first few starts. Secondly, the Broncos defense, which would best be equipped to handle this Steeler passing attack, is all banged up in the secondary. T.J. Ward is out, and it looks like the other safety Darian Stewart could be out too. That is not going to help at all against this offense. This game just feels like a game where nothing will go right for the Broncos. In the words of Star Wars hero Obi Wan Kenobi, "I have a bad feeling about this."
PITTSBURGH (-6) over Denver:
Final Score: Steelers-31 Broncos-17
Last Week's Record: 8-8
Overall Record: 98-103-10
(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)
Chicago(+6) over MINNESOTA: At 8-5, the Vikings are in a good shape of being the #6 seed in the NFC, but they need a win here desperately at home. The Bears will keep it close, but the Vikes will get the win.
Atlanta (+4) over JACKSONVILLE: At 5-8, the Jags think they can run the table and win the AFC South. I certainly think that they have a chance, but I have a feeling they will stub their toe here on Sunday. The 6-7 Falcons have been in a nosedive, but I think they find a way here on Sunday.
INDY (PICK) over Houston: I'll take Indy at home based on the fact that Matt Hasselback is going to play, and the Texans have to go with T.J. Yates.
Kansas City (-7) over BALTIMORE: The Chiefs just keep winning and winning and they have won seven straight games to put themselves at 8-5, and they still have a chance at winning the AFC West. The Ravens are too banged up at this point to do anything and pull the upset.
WASHINGTON (+1) over Buffalo: This game can go either way for these two 6-7 teams, but we know how solid the Redskins have been at home, so I think they will get the win in a game that seems like a three point game either way.
Tennessee (+15) over NEW ENGLAND: The Patriots will win this game easily, but I'm just banking on the backdoor cover by Marcus Mariota.
Arizona (-3) over PHILLY: Look for the Cardinals to continue their winning ways as they look to secure a first round bye in the NFC. They will go on the road and get the win in Philly on Sunday night.
Carolina (-4) over NY GIANTS: A lot of people are talking about how the Giants will pull the upset and stop the Panthers undefeated streak. It certainly is a possibility, but I just think that Cam Newton will make the plays necessary to win this game and get the Panthers to 14-0.
Cleveland (+14) over SEATTLE: The Seahawks will roll in this one, but once again I'm banking on a backdoor cover from Johnny Football.
OAKLAND (+4) over Green Bay: The Packers will win this game on the road, but this feels like a three point game either way. Look for a close game and a late Aaron Rodgers drive to decide it at the end.
SAN DIEGO (-2) over Miami: A meaningless game in San Diego. This could be the last game ever in SD for the Chargers, so it will be interesting to see how the crowd handles it. I think they go out with a win over the pitiful Dolphins.
Cincy (-4) over SAN FRANCISCO: The loss of Andy Dalton will hurt the Bengals chances of winning a Super Bowl. In the short term, A.J. McCarron has enough talent around him to probably win a couple of games here down the stretch. I think that is how it plays out on Sunday in San Francisco.
NEW ORLEANS (-3) over Detroit: I'll be at the movies watching Star Wars: The Force Awakens during this game, so I couldn't care less.
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