The Broncos are 4-4 after a crappy win over Washington last week and now they head to Dallas to take on the 6-1 Cowboys. Dak Prescott returns to the lineup this week, and this game has the feel of a blowout by the Cowboys. Denver traded Von Miller earlier in the week, Bradley Chubb is still out, Bryce Callahan is out, and this Broncos defense hasn't played well against a good offense all year long. I can't see Denver slowing down this Cowboys attack with them at full speed. It will be an ugly game for the Broncos and I expect them to get smoked.
Prediction: DALLAS (-10) over Denver
Final Score: Cowboys-52 Broncos-20
Now, onto the picks for Week 9...
Last Week's Record: 8-7-0
Overall Record: 59-54-8
(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)
MIAMI (-6) over Houston: The Dolphins are 1-7 and so are the Texans. I think Miami will win their second game of the year at home, but both of these teams are in the dumps this year.
Minnesota (+6) over BALTIMORE: The Ravens are 5-2 and lead the AFC North. The Vikings are 3-4. I think everyone has the Ravens penciled in for the big win, but Minnesota will make this a tough game. The Ravens will win, but the Vikings will keep it close.
CAROLINA (+4) over New England: It looks like Sam Darnold is out with a shoulder injury so XFL star P.J. Walker will probably get the start. I think the Panthers will keep this close because they are looking at getting Christian McCaffrey back this week.
Buffalo (-13) over JACKSONVILLE: The Bills are 5-2 and rolling to the AFC East title. The Jaguars are 1-7 and trying to build something. Look for another easy Bills blowout win this week.
CINCINNATI (-2) over Cleveland: I think Cincy will rebound after their bad loss to the Jets last week. I think the Browns are 4-4, but could be in trouble because Baker Mayfield is basically playing with one shoulder and their offense is banged up.
Atlanta (+6) over NEW ORLEANS: Taysom Hill is back and takes over at QB for the Saints with Jameis Winston out for the season. At 5-2, I have been a little surprised by the Saints this year, but I think they could get tripped up in this one. Atlanta is 3-4 and this is the type of game they win each year.
GIANTS (+3) over Las Vegas: The Raiders are dealing with another issue as WR Henry Ruggs was released this week after getting arrested for DUI and getting into an accident that killed a young woman. What a terrible and tragic situation. The Giants are 2-6 but played hard last week in the loss to KC. This is a game I could see going either way.
Chargers (-1) over PHILADELPHIA: I think the Chargers snap their two-game losing streak and get to 5-3 with a big, blowout win over the 3-5 Eagles in Philly on Sunday.
Green Bay (+9) over KANSAS CITY: How bout this game for storylines? Aaron Rodgers is out due to testing positive for Covid, and now we get to see what Jordan Love has to offer in place. I think the Chiefs will win but I have a feeling the Packers will somehow keep it close.
SAN FRANCISCO (+1) over Arizona: The Cardinals are banged up and I think the 49ers are desperate enough to win this game.
RAMS (-6) over Tennessee: No Derrick Henry for the Titans means no problem for the Rams. LA wins big at home.
Chicago (+6) over PITTSBURGH: I think the Bears will keep this game close into the 4th quarter. I'm still not sold on the Steelers even though they have won three in a row
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