Broncos-Cardinals and Week 7 Picks

The Broncos head to Arizona with a 4-2 record to take on the 2-4 Cardinals. Before the season, this looked like one of the most winnable games on the schedule, but after the Cards beat the Rams last week, this might be a tough game-especially with Bo Nix and the Broncos offense struggling. After a gauntlet of games to start the season, Denver finds itself at 4-2 and with a chance to get on a roll here. I can't see the Broncos blowing out the Cardinals with the way the offense has looked so far this season. Maybe they can get it on track this week, but I have a feeling the defense is going to have to lead the way once again. This feels like another nail-biter. 

Prediction: ARIZONA (+4.5) over Denver

Final Score: Broncos-23 Cardinals-20

Here are the picks for Week 7....

Last Week's Record: 7-6-1

Overall Record: 48-42-3

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

Pittsburgh (-3) over New Orleans (in Paris)

BALTIMORE (+1.5) over Cincinnati 

Cleveland (-1) over TENNESSEE

Indianapolis (+6.5) over MINNESOTA

Miami (+4.5) over JETS

Giants (+10.5) over HOUSTON

San Francisco (-2.5) over ATLANTA

Tampa Bay (+3) over CAROLINA

Green Bay (+3) over DETROIT

LAS VEGAS (+3.5) over Rams

SEATTLE (-2.5) over Kansas City

Dallas (-4) over PHILADELPHIA

Week 7 TNF Pick

 CHICAGO (-3) over New England

Week 6 Picks

Here are the picks for Week 6....

Last Week's Record: 10-5-

Overall Record: 41-36-2

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Houston (+3) over Jacksonville (in London)

Chicago (-1) over ATLANTA

CLEVELAND (+4.5) over Baltimore

Tennessee (+7) over INDIANAPOLIS

NEW ENGLAND (-7) over Jets

GIANTS (+1.5) over New Orleans

Carolina (-3) over PHILADELPHIA

Pittsburgh (-2.5) over TAMPA BAY

Arizona (+12.5) over RAMS

Chargers (+8.5) over KANSAS CITY

Buffalo (-5) over LAS VEGAS

Dallas (+1.5) over GREEN BAY

SAN FRANCISCO (-7) over Washington

Broncos-Seahawks Week 6 TNF Pick

 The Broncos are 3-2 after a hard-fought 23-17 win over the winless Chargers last week in LA. Now, they return home to Denver on a short week to take on the 3-2 Seahawks. This is a tough game for the Broncos. Obviously, a short week of preparation doesn't help Denver and their struggling offense. Bo Nix has not played well this season, and it seems like a lot to ask for him to suddenly catch fire playing that Seattle defense-even at home. Plus, the Broncos are dealing with a lot of injury issues right now. Pat Surtain and Talanoa Hufanga are both out of this game with ankle injuries, and Riley Moss is questionable. I said before the season that if Denver was 3-3 after their first six games, then they would be in good shape for the rest of the season. They have played a brutal schedule to start the year, and the Seahawks might be their toughest test. I think the Broncos will be able to go on a winning streak after this game, but I would be very surprised if they won tonight.

Prediction: Seattle (-2.5) over DENVER

Final Score: Seahawks-20 Broncos-7

Broncos-Chargers and Week 5 Picks

A lot of drama in Denver this week coming off of last week's loss at SF. Sean Payton has resumed play-calling from Davis Webb after four games and a 2-2 start. You can argue that the play-calling hasn't been good, but the real problem with the offense is Bo Nix. He just isn't playing well at all. I don't know if the ankle is still an issue and he is not fully healthy, but he just doesn't look right. The whole offense looks broken and not right either. I know the Chargers are banged up for this game and coming in at 0-4, but I still just don't trust the Broncos.

Prediction: CHARGERS (+3.5) over Denver

Final Score: Chargers-23 Broncos-20

Now, onto the picks for Week 5....

Last Week's Record: 6-9-1

Overall Record: 31-31-2

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Philadelphia (+6.5) over Jacksonville (In London)

GREEN BAY (+3) over Chicago

MIAMI (+8) over Cincinnati 

JETS (-2) over Cleveland

Houston (-6) over TENNESSEE

PITTSBURGH (-2) over Indianapolis 

NEW ENGLAND (-3) over Las Vegas

NEW ORLEANS (+2) over Minnesota

WASHINGTON (-3) over Giants

Detroit (-4.5) over ARIZONA

SEATTLE (-3) over San Francisco

ATLANTA (+3) over Baltimore 

Buffalo (+2.5) over RAMS

Week 5 TNF Pick

 Tampa Bay (+8) over DALLAS

Broncos-49ers and Week 4 Picks

The Broncos won a classic last week on SNF at home against the Rams. The 30-26 victory was another great Broncos comeback- something they have perfected the last season and a half. At 2-1, Denver heads to SF to take on the 3-0 49ers. This is another challenge in this tough stretch to open the season. It is going to be really hot in San Francisco this Sunday, and it will be tough for Denver to hold up against this Niners team. Denver can't get off to a slow start once again and expect to win this game. I think the Broncos could get grinded out in this one.

Prediction: SAN FRANCISCO (-2.5) over Denver

Final Score: 49ers-27 Broncos-17

Now, onto the picks for Week 4....

Last Week's Record: 7-9

Overall Record: 25-22-1

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

Indianapolis (-3) over Washington (in London)

Arizona (-1) over GIANTS

HOUSTON (-2) over Dallas

TAMPA BAY (+4) over Green Bay

Jacksonville (+2.5) over CINCINNATI

PHILADELPHIA (+3) over Rams

BUFFALO (-6) over New England

Jets (+4) over CHICAGO

Tennessee (+11.5) over BALTIMORE

Miami (+10.5) over MINNESOTA

Kansas City (-4.5) over LAS VEGAS

Chargers (+7) over SEATTLE

Detroit (-3.5) over CAROLINA 

NEW ORLEANS (-2) over Atlanta