Broncos-Rams and Week 3 Picks

The Broncos rebounded with a strong second half last week in the Week 2 win over Jacksonville. Down 13-3, Denver made a comeback to win the game 20-13. It was a game that was very reminiscent of a lot of last year's games. Now, the schedule gets even tougher. The Rams, fresh off a win over the Giants, come into Denver for Sunday Night Football. This is one of the marquee games of the weekend, and it will be an interesting measuring point for this Broncos team. I expect a close game, but I think the Rams will be too much for Denver in this one.

Prediction: Rams (-2.5) over DENVER

Final Score: Rams-26 Broncos-20

Now, onto the picks for Week 3.....

Last Week's Record: 8-8

Overall Record: 18-13-1

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

MIAMI (+11.5) over Kansas City

GIANTS (-2) over Tennessee

PITTSBURGH (+3.5) over Cincinnati

WASHINGTON (+7) over Seattle

Chargers (+7) over BUFFALO

Jets (+6.5) over DETROIT

Houston (-2) over INDIANAPOLIS

Carolina (-2) over CLEVELAND

JACKSONVILLE (-3) over New England

Arizona (+8.5) over SAN FRANCISCO

TAMPA BAY (+1.5) over Minnesota

Dallas (+3.5) over Baltimore (in Brazil)

NEW ORLEANS (-3) over Las Vegas

Philadelphia (-4) over CHICAGO

Week 3 TNF Pick

 Atlanta (+5) over GREEN BAY

Broncos-Jaguars and Week 2 Picks

The Broncos got absolutely embarrassed Monday night in the 2026 opener at Kansas City. The 31-10 loss was really disappointing. When you wait almost eight months for the season to start, and then your team comes out and gives a performance like the Broncos gave in that game is really discouraging. There's no way around it. A lot of people will overreact to Week 1, and it does tend to fool people, but I am worried about the Broncos. Their first six games doesn't give them time to figure things out. It won't get any easier this week when the Jaguars come to Denver. Jacksonville buried the Broncos 34-17 last year in December in Denver, and the Jags won their first game at home in convincing fashion. I would expect Denver to play better in this game, but I don't think it will be enough. I think the Jags will come to Denver and win again.

Prediction: Jacksonville (+2.5) over DENVER

Final Score: Jaguars-31 Broncos-20 

Now, onto the picks for Week 2.....

Last Week's Record: 10-5-1

Overall Record: 10-5-1

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

HOUSTON (-2.5) over Cincinnatti

Pittsburgh (+5.5) NEW ENGLAND

TAMPA BAY (-7) over Cleveland

Carolina (-2.5) over ATLANTA

New Orleans (+8.5) over BALTIMORE

CHICAGO (-4) over Minnesota

JETS (+3.5) over Green Bay

TENNESSEE (+7) over Philadelphia

Las Vegas (+7) over CHARGERS

Washington (+4.5) over DALLAS

ARIZONA (+4) over Seattle

Miami (+13.5) over SAN FRANCISCO

Indianapolis (+6.5) over KANSAS CITY

RAMS (-7) over Giants 

Week 2 TNF Pick

 BUFFALO (-3.5) over Detroit

Broncos-Chiefs and Week 1 Picks

The Broncos open up the 2026 season on the road in Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. This is a tough opener in my opinion. Patrick Mahomes, who tore his ACL on December 14th in a game against the Chargers, is going to start this game after recovering from knee surgery this offseason. It is pretty remarkable that Mahomes is ready to go for the opener. For reference, Micah Parsons tore his ACL on the same day and he is out the first four games of this season at least. If you are Denver, you have to expect the full level of Mahomes. If he wasn't there, then I can't see how KC would put him out there. In any case, I think Mahomes will play well and it will probably inspire his team. The crowd will be fired up and that will pose a problem for Denver. I haven't like this matchup since the day the schedule came out, and nothing has changed my opinion. I think Denver has the better overall team, but I have a feeling this night will belong to Mahomes

Prediction: KANSAS CITY (-2.5) over Denver

Final Score: Chiefs-27 Broncos-20

Now, onto the picks for Week 1.....

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

CINCINNATI (-3) over Tampa Bay

HOUSTON (+1.5) over Buffalo

Baltimore (-3) over INDIANAPOLIS

Chicago (-2) over CAROLINA

New Orleans (+7) over DETROIT

Cleveland (+7.5) over JACKSONVILLE

PITTSBURGH (-3) over Atlanta

Jets (+3) over TENNESSEE 

Green Bay (+1.5) over MINNESOTA

Washington (+5) over PHILADELPHIA

LAS VEGAS (-3) over Miami

CHARGERS (-9) over Arizona

GIANTS (+3) over Dallas 

Week 1 Season Opener and Australia Game Picks

 NFL Season Opener-Wednesday 9/9

SEATTLE (-3) over New England

Australia Game-Thursday 9/10

RAMS (-3) over San Francisco 

2026 NFL Season Predictions

 AFC East

1) Buffalo Bills (12-5)

2) New England Patriots (10-7) *Wild Card

3) New York Jets (4-13)

4) Miami Dolphins (3-14)

AFC North

1) Cincinnati Bengals (12-5)

2) Baltimore Ravens (11-6)* Wild Card 

3) Pittsburgh Steelers (9-8)

4) Cleveland Browns (5-12)

AFC South

1) Houston Texans (10-7) 

2) Indianapolis Colts (9-8)

3) Jacksonville Jaguars (8-9)

4) Tennessee Titans (7-10)

AFC West

1) Los Angeles Chargers (12-5) 

2) Kansas City Chiefs  (11-6)* Wild Card

3) Denver Broncos (8-8-1) 

4) Las Vegas Raiders (5-12)

NFC

NFC East

1) Dallas Cowboys (11-6)

2) Philadelphia Eagles (9-8)

3) New York Giants (8-9)

4) Washington Commanders (6-11)

NFC North

1) Detroit Lions (11-6)

2) Green Bay Packers (10-7) *Wild Card

3) Chicago Bears (9-8)

4) Minnesota Vikings (7-10)

NFC South

1) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7)

2) New Orleans Saints (8-9)

3) Carolina Panthers (5-12)

4) Atlanta Falcons (4-13)

NFC West

1) Los Angeles Rams (13-4)

2) Seattle Seahawks (12-4-1)*Wild Card

3) San Francisco 49ers (10-7) *Wild Card  

4) Arizona Cardinals (2-15)

AFC Playoff Seeds

1)Buffalo (12-5)

2) LA Chargers (12-5)

3) Cincinnati (12-5)

4) Houston (10-7)

5) Baltimore (11-6)

6) Kansas City (11-6)

7) New England (10-7)

NFC Playoff Seeds

1) LA Rams (13-4)

2) Detroit (11-6)

3) Dallas (11-6)

4) Tampa Bay (10-7)

5) Seattle (12-4-1)

6) Green Bay (10-7)

7) San Francisco (10-7)

Playoff Predictions

AFC

Wild Card Weekend

2) LA Chargers over 7) New England

3) Cincinnati over 6) Kansas City

4) Houston over 5) Baltimore 

Divisional Round

4) Houston over 1) Buffalo

2) LA Chargers over 3) Cincinnati 

AFC Championship Game

4) Houston over 2) LA Chargers 

NFC

Wild Card Weekend

2) Detroit over 7) SF 

6) Green Bay over 3) Dallas 

5) Seattle over 4) Tampa Bay

Divisional Round

6) Green Bay over 1) LA Rams

5) Seattle over 2) Detroit  

NFC Championship Game

5) Seattle over 6) Green Bay

Super Bowl

Seattle over Houston