Broncos-Jets and Week 4 Picks

The Broncos got into the win column with a convincing 26-7 victory over the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay last week. It was a rare wire-to-wire win for the Broncos, and it got them to 1-2. This week, they head to the Meadowlands to take on the 2-1 Jets, who are off a convincing win over the Patriots last week. I think Denver can hang with the Jets, but losing MLB Alex Singleton is going to hurt their defense. He was the Broncos leading tackler and their leader on defense. Plus, Aaron Rodgers looked really good the last two weeks and I think he is the difference in this one.

Prediction: Denver (+7.5) over NY JETS

Final Score: Jets-20 Broncos-13

Now, onto the picks for Week 4....

Last Week's Record: 11-5

Overall Record: 28-16-4

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

New Orleans (-1.5) over ATLANTA

Cincinnati (-4.5) over CAROLINA

Los Angeles (+3) over CHICAGO

GREEN BAY (-2.5) over Minnesota

Jacksonville (+7) over HOUSTON

INDIANAPOLIS (+2) over Pittsburgh

TAMPA BAY (+2.5) over Philadelphia

ARIZONA (-3) over Washington

New England (+10) over SAN FRANCISCO

LAS VEGAS (-1) over Cleveland

CHARGERS (+8) over Kansas City

BALTIMORE (-2.5) over Buffalo

MIAMI (+1.5) over Tennessee

DETROIT (-3.5) over Seattle 

Week 4 TNF Pick

 GIANTS (+6) over Dallas

Broncos-Buccaneers and Week 3 Picks

The Broncos are 0-2 again for the second straight year under Sean Payton, and the outlook for this season looks as grim as it has over the past eight seasons. Bo Nix has struggled in his first two starts, and there is concern that he just might not be good. Sean Payton looks like he doesn't know how to manage a game anymore, which is truly disheartening since he was so good as the head coach in New Orleans for all those years. The defense is holding up, but it is just a matter of time because our offense can't do anything. There just isn't enough talent on this roster and it feels like it is going to be a long, rough year in Denver. It doesn't matter what we do: New owners, new coach, and new QB. The Broncos are still a losing franchise at this point. They head to hot and humid Tampa Bay to take on the 2-0 Bucs with Baker Mayfield, and this feels like a really tough spot for Nix on the road as a rookie. I can't see Denver getting their act together in time for this one.

Prediction: TAMPA BAY (-6) over Denver

Final Score: Buccaneers-27 Broncos-10

Now, onto the picks for Week 3....

Last Week's Record: 10-6

Overall Record: 17-11-4

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

Giants (+6.5) over CLEVELAND

INDIANPOLIS (-1.5) over Chicago

Houston (-2.5) over MINNESOTA

Philadelphia (+2.5) over NEW ORLEANS

PITTSBURGH (-1.5) over Chargers

Green Bay (+2) over TENNESSEE

LAS VEGAS (-5) over Carolina

SEATTLE (-4.5) over Miami

Detroit (-3) over ARIZONA

Baltimore (-1) over DALLAS

RAMS (+7) over San Francisco

Kansas City (-3.5) over ATLANTA

BUFFALO (-5) over Jacksonville

CINCINNATI (-7) over Washington

Jets-Patriots Week 3 TNF Pick

 New England (+6) over NY JETS

Broncos-Steelers and Week 2 Picks

The Broncos suffered a tough loss at Seattle in Week 1 26-20. Bo Nix looked like a rookie QB who was starting his first game on the road. Seattle did a nice job of pressuring Nix and forced him into two costly interceptions. Denver held a 13-9 lead at the half (including two safeties in the first half), but their defense got worn down in the second half and the Seahawks basically pulled away. Now, Denver heads home for its home opener against the Steelers. Pittsburgh's defense is better than Seattle's and I think this will be a very difficult spot for Nix and the Broncos offense once again.

Prediction: Pittsburgh (-3) over DENVER

Final Score: Steelers-20 Broncos-6

Now, onto the picks for Week 2....

Last Week's Record: 7-5-4

Overall Record: 7-5-4

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

New Orleans (+6.5) over DALLAS

Tampa Bay (+7) over DETROIT

Indianapolis (-3) over GREEN BAY

Jets (-3.5) over TENNESSEE

San Francisco (-6) over MINNESOTA

Seattle (-3.5) over NEW ENGLAND

WASHINGTON (-1.5) over Giants

Chargers (-6) over CAROLINA

JACKSONVILLE (-3.5) over Cleveland

Las Vegas (+9.5) over BALTIMORE

Rams (+1.5) over ARIZONA

Cincinnati (+6) over KANSAS CITY

HOUSTON (-6) over Chicago

PHILADELPHIA (-6) over Atlanta 

Week 2 TNF Pick

 Buffalo (+2.5) over MIAMI

Broncos-Seahawks and Week 1 Picks

The Broncos head to Seattle to take on the Seahawks to open up the 2024 season. It is not exactly the easiest opener for the Broncos and rookie QB Bo Nix, but last year we all thought opening up at home to the Raiders was an easy way to start and they lost, so who knows. I think this game is difficult for Denver because new Seattle head coach Mike McDonald will probably dial up some schemes that might confuse Nix and the Broncos offense. I don't know if I see a blowout here, but I would be surprised if Denver pulled the upset.

Prediction: Denver (+6) over SEATTLE

Final Score: Seahawks-23 Broncos-19

Now, here are the picks for the rest of Week 1.....

Pittsburgh (+3) over ATLANTA

BUFFALO (-6) over Arizona

CHICAGO (-4) over Tennessee

CINCINNATI (-8) over New England

Houston (-2) over INDIANAPOLIS

Jacksonville (+3) over MIAMI

NEW ORLEANS (-4) over Carolina

NY GIANTS (+1) over Minnesota

CHARGERS (-3) over Las Vegas

Dallas (+3) over CLEVELAND

Washington (+3.5) over TAMPA BAY

Rams (+3.5) over DETROIT

Jets (+3.5) over SAN FRANCISCO 

Thursday Night Season Opener and Friday Night Season Opener Picks

 Thursday Night Opening Game:

KANSAS CITY (-3) over Baltimore

Friday Night Opening Game (In Brazil)

Philadelphia (-2.5) over Green Bay

2024 NFL Predictions

 AFC

AFC East

1) NY Jets (12-5) 

2) Buffalo Bills (11-6)*Wild Card

3) Miami Dolphins (8-9)

4) New England Patriots (4-13)

AFC North

1) Cincinnati Bengals (13-4)

2) Baltimore Ravens (12-5)*Wild Card

3) Cleveland Browns (8-9)

4) Pittsburgh Steelers (7-10) 

AFC South

1) Houston Texans (10-7)

2) Jacksonville Jaguars (9-8)*Wild Card 

3) Indianapolis Colts (6-11)

4) Tennessee Titans (5-12) 

AFC West

1) Kansas City Chiefs (13-4)

2) Los Angeles Chargers (9-8)

3) Denver Broncos (7-10)

4) Las Vegas Raiders (5-12)

NFC

NFC East

1) Philadelphia Eagles (11-6)

2) Dallas Cowboys (9-8)

3) Washington Commanders (6-11) 

4) New York Giants (5-12)

NFC North

1) Detroit Lions (12-5)

2) Chicago Bears (9-8)*Wild Card

3) Green Bay Packers (9-8)*Wild Card

4) Minnesota Vikings (7-10)

NFC South

1) Atlanta Falcons (9-8)

2) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9)

3) New Orleans Saints (7-10) 

4) Carolina Panthers (5-12)

NFC West

1) Los Angeles Rams (11-6)

2) San Francisco 49ers(10-7)*Wild Card 

3) Arizona Cardinals (8-9)

4) Seattle Seahawks (7-10) 

AFC Playoff Seeds

1) Kansas City Chiefs

2) Cincinnati Bengals

3) NY Jets

4) Houston Texans

5) Baltimore Ravens

6) Buffalo Bills

7) Jacksonville Jaguars 

NFC Playoff Seeds

1) Detroit Lions

2) Philadelphia Eagles

3) LA Rams

4) Atlanta Falcons

5) SF 49ers

6) Chicago Bears

7) Green Bay Packers

2023 Playoff Predictions

Wild Card Weekend:

AFC

2) Cincinnati over 7) Jacksonville 

6) Buffalo over 3) NY Jets

5) Baltimore over 4) Houston

NFC

2) Philadelphia over 7) Green Bay

3) LA Rams over 6) Chicago

5) SF over 4) Atlanta 

Divisional Round:

AFC 

1) Kansas City over 6) Buffalo

2) Cincinnati over 5) Baltimore 

NFC

1) Detroit over 5) SF

2) Philadelphia over 3) LA Rams

Championship Sunday:

1) Kansas City over 2) Cincinnati 

1) Detroit over 2) Philadelphia

Super Bowl

Kansas City over San Francisco