Broncos-Colts and Week 8 Picks

It's hard to find a way to be confident that the Broncos will go into Indy and beat the Colts this week. Indy is coming off back to back wins over KC and Houston. They look like one of the better teams in the AFC. Denver comes in after trading Emmanuel Sanders to SF, and getting waxed by KC last Thursday night at home. At 2-5, the Broncos are looking at another dismal season, and I just can't see them turning this around this week in Indy. It is too tall of an order for this group.

Prediction: INDY (-6) over Denver
Final Score: Colts-33 Broncos-14

Now, onto the picks for Week 8....

Last Week's Record: 8-5-1
Overall Record: 45-55-5
(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

DETROIT (-6) over NY Giants: The Lions are 3-3-1 but could easily have five wins. The Giants are 2-5 and falling fast. I think the Lions will roll at home.

Tampa Bay (+3) over TENNESSEE: I have a gut that Tampa Bay goes into Nashville and knocks off the Titans. The Bucs are always good for one or two upsets a year when no one expects it.

LA Chargers (+4) over CHICAGO: The Chargers are 2-5 and the Bears are 3-3. This is a big game for both teams. I have a feeling that the Chargers will somehow find a way to knock off the Bears in Chicago.

Seattle (-6) over ATLANTA: The Falcons are 1-6 and falling apart. They are headed for another disaster of a season. In comes Seattle this week, and the Seahawks are 5-2 coming off a loss at home to the Ravens. Look for a bounce back game by Seattle this week.

NY Jets (+7) over JACKSONVILLE: I think the Jags win this game, but I think the Jets keep it close and it comes down to the end.

Philly (+2) over BUFFALO: The Bills are 5-1 and I think they might be one of the worst 5-1 teams in history. Look for the Eagles to get to 4-4 with a convincing win in Buffalo.

LA Rams (-12) over Cincy (London): The Rams are 4-3 after a blowout win last week over the Falcons. The Bengals are 0-7 and looking at a lost year. Look for the Rams to take care of business in London.

NEW ORLEANS (-10) over Arizona: Drew Brees might be back this week and the Saints were rolling without him at 6-1. Arizona is surprisingly 3-3-1 but they will struggle to keep this close.

Oakland (+7) over HOUSTON: I think the Raiders will keep this game close after getting blown out by the Packers last week. The Texans are 4-3, and I look for them to win the game, but this one will come down to the end.

Carolina (+6) over SAN FRANCISCO: The Niners are 6-0 and atop the NFC West, but they are due for a bad game. I could see the Panthers giving them a really close game and maybe even pulling off the upset.

Cleveland (+14) over NEW ENGLAND: The Pats will win, but look for the Browns to keep it close or get the backdoor cover.

Green Bay (-3) over KANSAS CITY: This game changed with the injury to Pat Mahomes. I think the Packers will be able to do just enough against the KC defense to get the win in Arrowhead.

Miami (+14) over PITTSBURGH: The Steelers will win this dud of a Monday night game, but I can see the Fish keeping it closer than people expect.