Patriots at Broncos: Preview, prediction, odds and pick

By Brad Weiss | Nov 10, 2017

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 15: Quarterback Brock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field as players warm up before a game against the New York Giants at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 15, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Looking for their first win in the last five games, the Denver Broncos will play host to the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football in Week 10.

For the New England Patriots, their bye week could not have come at a better time, as they will play the next two games at high altitudes. The Patriots head to Denver this weekend to take on the Broncos, who are fresh off allowing 51 points to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9. There is turmoil all over the roster, especially at quarterback, where Brock Osweiler will get his second start under center on Sunday night.

Trevor Siemian began the season as the starter, after beating out Paxton Lynch for the job once again. Osweiler started the season on the Cleveland Browns, but with Siemian playing ineffectively, and Lynch unable to go, the Broncos turned back to the man who helped lead them to the Super Bowl a few years back. The Broncos have been led by their defense in recent weeks, but after allowing 50-plus to the Birds last weekend, there are even question marks on that side of the ball.

New England is once again the class of the AFC East, which is a division they have dominated since Tom Brady became their starting quarterback. Brady is playing out of his mind once again this season, and has target Rob Gronkowski looking like a Pro Bowl player once again. This offense is going to put up points, and the Broncos do not have the offensive firepower to stay with them for four quarters.

Odds

Line: New England Patriots (-7.5)

Over/Under: 46.5

The Patriots are 7.5 point road favorite in this game, as they have proven they can win on the road this season. The over/under of 46.5 points is a good one, and that is mostly due to the Patriots ability to light up the scoreboard. This line will change a lot throughout the week, so head on over to OddsShark.com for any changes up until kickoff.

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Prediction

This one is going to get ugly early, as Brock Osweiler has proven he does not have the talent to move an NFL offense. Denver has lost four straight, and playing against the defending Super Bowl champs, they are going to struggle in this one. Look for New England to roll in this one, and head to Mexico City to take on the Oakland Raiders with a 7-2 record.

Final Score: Patriots 31 Broncos 14

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