The Broncos hit their bye week with an 8-5 record and in possession of the last playoff spot in the AFC. It has been quite a turnaround from Week 2, when they lost at home to the Steelers and fell to 0-2. Bo Nix looked horrible through the first two weeks, and it looked like Denver was headed to a long, miserable season. But, things have changed since that point. The Broncos have gone 8-3 since, and they have put themselves into position to secure a playoff spot for the first time since the 2015 season. The biggest reason for the turnaround this year has been the solid play of the Broncos defense and the emergence of Bo Nix. Watching Nix develop and get better since the beginning of the season has been remarkable. It certainly looks like the Broncos have found their QB of the future. Now, they have to pay it off and make the playoffs. They are certainly a playoff worthy team. They have a two-game lead over Indianapolis for the last spot and a sizable lead over Miami and Cincy. If Denver goes 2-2 down the stretch, with one of those wins over Indy, then all they need is Miami to lose one game in their last five and the Broncos are in. The game after the bye is huge. They host the Colts, and that will be the biggest game for the Broncos since the 2015 season.
Now, onto the picks for Week 14....
Last Week's Record: 8-8
Overall Record: 104-82-6
(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)
MIAMI (-6) over Jets
Atlanta (+5.5) over MINNESOTA
GIANTS (+5) over New Orleans
Carolina (+12.5) over PHILADELPHIA
PITTSBURGH (-6) over Cleveland
TAMPA. BAY (-6) over Las Vegas
TENNESSEE (-3) over Jacksonville
ARIZONA (-2.5) over Seattle
RAMS (+4.5) over Buffalo
SAN FRANCISCO (-4) over Chicago
Chargers (+4) over KANSAS CITY
Cincinnati (-5.5) over DALLAS
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