Before I delve into the Broncos-Texans game this coming week, I want to take time to address the Demaryius Thomas trade to Houston. Thomas was traded to Houston for a 4th round pick at the trade deadline on Tuesday. The teams also trade 7th round picks as well. Thomas is obviously a great Bronco, and he will one day be in the Broncos Ring of Fame. He is declining a bit as a player, and the Broncos were looking to get Courtland Sutton into the lineup more. Also, it was hard to think that the Broncos were going to bring Thomas back next year on a salary that owed him $14 million. I'm old enough to understand that it is a business and I know players are going to go to other teams, but it still sucks to see him go. DT will always be one of my favorite Broncos and I will never forget how dominant he was when Peyton Manning arrived in Denver from 2012-2015. I will also never forget the touchdown pass he caught from Tim Tebow on the first play of overtime in the 2011 Wild Card game against Pittsburgh. I've watched that play like a million times on YouTube over the years. It's sad to see him go, and it will be tough to see him in another uniform, but the NFL is a harsh business and this was a business decision.
This week's game against Houston features Thomas coming back to Denver as a Texan. It will be weird to say the least, and I think he will be able to give some intel on the Broncos, but how much that makes a difference is unknown. I think the Texans are playing better with Deshaun Watson getting healthier, and I have a feeling they will come into Denver and play well. I still can't trust the Broncos or Vance Joseph to win a must win game, which this game clearly is.
Prediction: Houston (Pick) over DENVER:
Final Score: Texans-26 Broncos-18
Now, onto the picks for Week 9......
Last Week's Record: 8-6-0
Overall Record: 59-52-7This week's game against Houston features Thomas coming back to Denver as a Texan. It will be weird to say the least, and I think he will be able to give some intel on the Broncos, but how much that makes a difference is unknown. I think the Texans are playing better with Deshaun Watson getting healthier, and I have a feeling they will come into Denver and play well. I still can't trust the Broncos or Vance Joseph to win a must win game, which this game clearly is.
Prediction: Houston (Pick) over DENVER:
Final Score: Texans-26 Broncos-18
Now, onto the picks for Week 9......
Last Week's Record: 8-6-0
(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)
Chicago (-9) over BUFFALO: The Bears can go to 5-3 with a win over the hapless Bills, who are 2-6 and have to turn to Nathan Peterman at QB again with Josh Allen and Derek Anderson both injured. Look for the Bears to get it done in Buffalo.
Kansas City (-8) over CLEVELAND: The Browns fired Hue Jackson after a 2-5-1 start to the season. With Baker Mayfield struggling right now, I can't see the 7-1 Chiefs stubbing their toe on road this week.
MIAMI (-3) over NY Jets: The Dolphins might be the crappiest 4-4 team in NFL history and they host the 3-5 Jets this week. I think Miami will win the game and get to 5-4, but you can't take them seriously as far as playoff contenders go.
MINNESOTA (-5) over Detroit: The Vikings come in a 4-3-1 after getting buried at home to the Saints last Sunday night. The Lions are 3-4, so this is a big game in the NFC North. I like the Vikings to get back on track with a big win on Sunday.
Atlanta (+3) over WASHINGTON: The 5-2 Redskins lead the NFC East, but I kind of like this matchup for the Falcons. I could see Atlanta giving the Skins some problems on defense, and I think this is a shootout. I'll take the Falcons to get to 4-4.
CAROLINA (-5) over Tampa Bay: The Bucs are 3-4 and now go back to Ryan Fitzpatrick after benching Jameis Winston. Look for a solid victory by the Panthers at home as they improve to 6-2.
BALTIMORE (-3) over Pittsburgh: The Ravens have fallen to 4-4 while the Steelers are 4-2-1. I have a feeling that Baltimore finds their way in this one at home and takes down their rival for the second time this year.
SEATTLE (-3) over LA Chargers: Seattle is 4-3 and host the 5-2 Chargers. It will be interesting to see how this one plays out, but I like the Seahawks at home in front of their fans to get to 5-3.
NEW ORLEANS (+3) over LA Rams: The marquee game of the week in the NFC features the 6-1 Saints hosting the 8-0 Rams. I think this could be a shootout, and it should be, and I like the Saints to outlast the Rams in what could be a NFC Title Game preview.
Green Bay (+7) over NEW ENGLAND: Great game on Sunday Night Football as the 6-2 Pats host the 3-3-1 Packers. Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady. It will be fun to watch and I'm picking the Packers because I think they will cover and will win it outright.
Tennessee (+4) over DALLAS: Both teams come in at 3-4, so the loser is going to be 3-5. I think the Titans will win it late. I still don't trust the Cowboys and their offense. Look for a low scoring affair either way.
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