Broncos-Chargers and Week 11 Picks!

The Broncos return from the bye week at 3-6, and they head to LA to take on the 7-2 Chargers. The Broncos are holding on to very slim playoff hopes at this point, and it would take a miracle run for them to make the playoffs. Although that is highly unlikely, it would nice to see the Broncos get a win here and keep their season somewhat alive one more week. Is that likely in this spot? Most likely no. The Broncos haven't won a divisional road game since 2015, and it won't happen this week because the Chargers are red hot, and Phillip Rivers is putting together a great season. Look for the Broncos to be competitive, but they don't have enough to win this game on the road.

Prediction: LA CHARGERS (-7) over Denver
Final Score: Chargers-34 Broncos-17

Now, onto the picks for Week 11 in the NFL....

Last Week's Record: 4-9-1
Overall Record: 72-65-8
(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

ATLANTA (-3) over Dallas: Both teams come in at 4-5, so this is a huge game in the NFC Wild Card race. I'll take the Falcons at home but a touchdown.

JACKSONVILLE (+6) over Pittsburgh: This is last stand type of game for the Jags. At 3-6, they need a win here to keep any playoff hopes alive. I could see the Steelers stumbling in this spot.

Carolina (-4) over DETROIT: I think the Lions are done for the year at 3-6, and I think the Panthers are going to be playoff bound. They take care of business on the road in this one.

INDY (-2) over Tennessee: Big game in the AFC South. The Colts are suddenly 4-5, and the Titans are 5-4. This will have some serious playoff ramifications. Look for a close game, but I like the Colts to win late.

Tampa Bay (+2) over NY GIANTS: I won't watch one minute of this game. This is a rough one to get into.

WASHINGTON (+3) over Houston: The Texans are riding a six-game winning streak, but I don't see them winning seven in a row. I think the Redskins will prevail at home as underdogs.

Cincy (PICK) over BALTIMORE: This game is tough to call because there is a question mark about who is going to play QB for the Ravens. Joe Flacco might not play due to a hip injury, and Lamar Jackson was sick during the week. The Ravens desperately need the win at 4-5, but the Bengals are 5-4 and need to get back on track. I'll take the Bengals with a huge win on the road.

Oakland (+4) over ARIZONA: This is another game I won't be watching on Sunday, but I have to think the Raiders will win again at some point. This might be the spot.

Philly (+8) over NEW ORLEANS: The Eagles are 4-5 and they need a win to get themselves going in the right direction for the playoffs. The Saints are 8-1 and look like the Super Bowl favorite in the NFC. I think the Saints will win at home, but look for the Eagles to keep it close.

Minnesota (+3) over CHICAGO: A good old-fashioned battle in the NFC North between these two longtime rivals. I like the Vikings to go into Chicago and pull out the win. I don't think the Bears have beaten anyone good so far this year, and I think this spot might be too much for them at this point.

LA RAMS (-2) over Kansas City: Great game on Monday Night Football. Two 9-1 teams battling it out in the famous LA Coliseum. I think we will see a lot of points and both offenses will be able to do what they want to do against these struggling defenses. I think the Rams will be a little too much for the Chiefs in what should be a very entertaining game.