Broncos-Chiefs and Week 8 Picks!

Before we get to the Chiefs-Broncos game this week, a little housecleaning from last Thursday's 45-10 Broncos win over the Cardinals. It was fun game to watch and it was great seeing Denver cruise to a blowout win, but let's remember that the Cardinals are one of the worst teams in the league. The Broncos are not good, and we took advantage of a really bad team, so as excited as I was to watch them kick the crap out of the Cardinals, I have to take it with a grain of salt. It was fun to watch Todd Davis and Chris Harris both have pick-sixes in the first quarter. It was also great to see Emmanuel Sanders throw a TD pass on a trick play to Courtland Sutton, and then catch a 64 yard bomb to help give the Broncos a 35-3 lead going into halftime. Overall, it was nice to get the win, but let's see how it goes this week in Kansas City. Speaking of KC, I really don't give Denver much of a chance this week. Arrowhead is always a tough place to play, and the Chiefs are 6-1 and rolling along in the AFC. I think they will jump on Denver early and continue the barrage all game long. I can't see how Denver's defense will keep this game close.

Prediction: KANSAS CITY (-10) over Denver
Final Score: Chiefs-38 Broncos-10

Now onto the picks for Week 8....

Last Week's Record: 7-6-1

Overall Record: 51-46-7
(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

Philly (-3) over Jacksonville (London): Two teams that are 3-4 and having disappointing seasons head over to London in a very important game. Someone will be 3-5 after this game is over, and I think the Eagles will get the win.

Seattle (+3) over DETROIT: The Lions have rebounded to get to 3-3 and Seattle comes in at 3-3. I like the Seahawks in this spot, and I think they will do enough to get the win on the road.

CINCY (-5) over Tampa Bay: The Bengals got thumped by the Chiefs last week and now they return home to take on the 3-3 Bucs. I see the Bengals getting back on the winning track this week with a big home win.

PITTSBURGH (-7) over Cleveland: I think the Steelers are getting their grove back and I would expect them to win at home over the Browns. I can the Steelers start to make a run at this point in the year.

Baltimore (PICK) over CAROLINA: This is a really good game Carolina on Sunday. The Panthers are 4-2 and coming off a huge road win in Philly after being down 17-0 in the 4th quarter. The Ravens lose a tough one at home to the Saints, and I usually don't like the Ravens on the road, but I like them in this spot. I think this will be a battle that could go either way.

CHICAGO (-7) over NY Jets: I think this will be a tough one for the Jets on the road in Chicago. I like the Bears and their defense in this spot. Look for the Bears to win this game and put the Jets at 3-5.

Washington (-1) over NY GIANTS: The Giants are a mess at 1-6, and the Redskins are 4-2 and in the lead in the NFC East. I think they will do enough to get the win on the road and get to 5-2.

OAKLAND (+3) over Indy: The 1-5 Raiders host the 2-5 Colts. I think the Raiders will rally around and play well in this spot at home, and I think they will get their second win.

Green Bay (+9) over LA RAMS: This is the only marquee game in the late window on Sunday afternoon. I could see the Packers getting blown out in LA, but I'm picking them because I could see Aaron Rodgers getting the backdoor cover. I think the 7-0 Rams will remain undefeated but I think the Packers will cover the number.

San Francisco (PICK) over ARIZONA: The 1-6 Cardinals take on the 1-6 49ers. I won't watch one minute of this game. I'll take SF.

New Orleans (+3) over MINNESOTA: This is a great game on SNF featuring the 5-1 Saints and the 4-2-1 Vikings in Minnesota. It is a rematch of last year's epic NFC Divisional Playoff won by Minnesota on the "Minnesota Miracle." I think the Saints get revenge in a great back and forth game.

New England (-13) over BUFFALO: What an awful game for Monday Night Football. The Pats will roll over the Bills in a snoozefest.