Week 9 TNF Pick

 Houston (+1) over JETS

Broncos-Panthers and Week 8 Picks

This is a trap game for the Broncos. At 4-3, they are hosting the 1-6 Panthers, who have been the worst team in the league this year, and Denver has the Ravens and Chiefs the next two weeks. The Broncos should cruise to an easy victory. But, there are never really easy weeks in the NFL, and I don't like how the Broncos are such big favorites. Bryce Young is going back into the starting lineup after getting benched in Week 2, so who knows how he will play. The matchup on paper favors the Broncos, but I just can't trust the Broncos yet. I need to see it more consistently. This game makes me nervous.

Prediction: Carolina (+9) over DENVER

Final Score: Panthers-20 Broncos-17

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

Last Week's Record: 8-7

Overall Record: 58-43-5

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

Arizona (+3) over MIAMI

CLEVELAND (+8) over Baltimore 

JACKSONVILLE (+4) over Green Bay

HOUSTON (-5.5) over Indianapolis

Atlanta (+2.5) over TAMPA BAY

CINCINNATI (-2.5) over Philadelphia

NEW ENGLAND (+7) over Jets

DETROIT (-11) over Tennessee

Buffalo (-3) over SEATTLE

CHARGERS (-7) over New Orleans

WASHINGTON (+1.5) over Chicago

Kansas City (-9) over LAS VEGAS

Dallas (+4.5) over SAN FRANCISCO

PITTSBURGH (-6) over Giants 

Week 8 TNF Pick

 LA RAMS (+3 ) over Minnesota

Week 7 Picks

Here are the picks for Week 7...

Last Week's Record: 7-6

Overall Record: 50-36-5

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

New England (+5.5) over Jacksonville (In London)

Seattle (+3) over ATLANTA

BUFFALO (-9) over Tennessee

CLEVELAND (+6.5) over Cincinnati

GREEN BAY (-2.5) over Houston

INDIANAPOLIS (-3.5) over Miami

Detroit (+2.5) over MINNESOTA

GIANTS (+3) over Philadelphia

RAMS (-6) over Las Vegas

WASHINGTON (-7) over Carolina

Kansas City (+1.5) over SAN FRANCISCO

PITTSBURGH (+1.5) over Jets

TAMPA BAY (+3.5) over Baltimore

ARIZONA (+2.5) over Chargers

Broncos-Saints Week 7 TNF Pick

 The Broncos fell to the Chargers at home last week 23-16 in a game in which they fell behind 20-0 at halftime and were down 23-0 in the fourth quarter. A late rally came up short, but the Broncos were never really in the game. It was a disappointing performance after a three game winning streak. Now, Denver heads to New Orleans to take on the Saints on Thursday Night Football. It is the return of Sean Payton to New Orleans, so much of the hype and hoopla surrounding this game will be centered on that storyline. I know the Saints are really banged up, but the Broncos have a key injury with Pat Surtain. He suffered a concussion against the Chargers, and he will not be able to play in this game. I just don't trust the Broncos on the road on a short week to get the job done in the Superdome on TNF. I also don't see the Saints losing five in a row after a 2-0 start.

Prediction: NEW ORLEANS (-2.5) over Denver

Final Score: Saints-24 Broncos -17

Broncos-Chargers and Week 6 Picks

The Broncos have won three in a row and now stand at 3-2 after a 34-18 whipping of the Raiders in Denver last weekend. The Broncos defense continues to be the story. They have been dominating on that side of the ball the last few weeks. Pat Surtain had two interceptions last week-including a 100 yard pick six that turned the game around for Denver. Now, the Chargers come to town at 2-2 coming off a bye week. They are rested and getting healthier. This game scares me because Justin Herbert is healthy after getting banged up the first few games and Jim Harbaugh will have his team prepared and ready to go. This looks like a letdown game for the Broncos.

Prediction: Chargers (-3) over DENVER

Final Score: Chargers-23 Broncos-16

Now, onto the picks for Week 6...

Last Week's Record: 5-8-1

Overall Record: 43-30-5

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

Jacksonville (+2.5) over Chicago (London)

Washington (+6.5) over BALTIMORE

Houston (-7) over NEW ENGLAND

GREEN BAY (-4) over Arizona

NEW ORLEANS (+3.5) over Tampa Bay

Indianapolis (-1) over TENNESSEE

Pittsburgh (-3) over LAS VEGAS

Atlanta (-6) over CAROLINA

DALLAS (+3) over Detroit 

GIANTS (+3.5) over Cincinnati 

Buffalo (-2.5) over JETS

Week 6 TNF Pick

 SEATTLE (+3.5) over San Francisco

Broncos-Raiders and Week 5 Picks

The Broncos got a big win on the road last week in the Meadowlands as they knocked off the Jets 10-9. It was an ugly game that was affected heavily by the rainy conditions all game long. Nonetheless, Denver found a way to win the game and improve to 2-2 after an 0-2 start to the year. Now, the Broncos head back home to take on their nemesis, the Raiders, in a game that features the Broncos wearing their classic 1970s-1980s throwback uniforms. It will be beautiful to see those uniforms and helmets again. Denver has lost 8 straight games to the Raiders, and they haven't beaten them since December of 2019. The Broncos defense has been tremendous to start the season, and it has helped them get back to .500 as the offense comes along with Bo Nix leading the way. This is a tough game for the Broncos because the Raiders have really matched up well with them the last few years. The Broncos are due to finally beat the Raiders, but until I see it, I just can't pick them. 

Prediction: Las Vegas (+3) over DENVER

Final Score: Raiders-23 Broncos-16

Now, onto the picks for Week 5....

Last Week's Record: 10-6

Overall Record: 38-22-4

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

Minnesota (-2.5) over Jets (London)

CHICAGO (-4) over Carolina

CINCINNATI (+2.5) over Baltimore

Buffalo (-1) over HOUSTON

JACKSONVILLE (-3) over Indianapolis

NEW ENGLAND (-1) over Miami

Cleveland (+3) over WASHINGTON

Arizona (+7.5) over SAN FRANCISCO 

RAMS (+3.5) over Green Bay

Giants (+6) over SEATTLE

Dallas (+2.5) over PITTSBURGH

New Orleans (+5) over KANSAS CITY

Week 5 TNF Pick

Tampa Bay (+1.5) over ATLANTA