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NFL Week 5 Odds: 5 best bets against the spread

By Brad Rowland

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) prepares to take a snap in the rain against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 13-6. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) prepares to take a snap in the rain against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 13-6. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) leaves the field after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals won 23-14. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) leaves the field after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals won 23-14. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Denver Broncos (-7.5) over Arizona Cardinals

Drew. Stanton.

The Denver Broncos are coming off a bye, and with Peyton Manning at the controls, there is no reason to panic, even against a very solid defensive team from Arizona. However, there is one reason and one reason alone that I am picking the Broncos, and that is the shear presence of Drew Stanton.

Yes, Stanton has led the Cardinals to two victories, but once again, Drew Stanton is starting at quarterback for the Cardinals.

He is bad.

There is no other way to quantify it, and in a game where Arizona will almost certainly need 20 points to cover a 7.5-point spread, that is a lot to ask of Mr. Stanton against one of the more talented defensive units in the NFL after a week to rest and prepare. He won’t do it.

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