In this Packers at Broncos prediction, the NFC North-leading Packers head to Denver to take on the AFC West-leading Broncos. The Packers, coming off a huge home win against the Bears, are 9-3-1 and are now just a ½ game behind the Rams for the top seed in the NFC. The Broncos are 11-2 and own the top seed in the AFC. The opening kick is scheduled for 4:25 pm EST. If you need quality winners, this is the ultimate site for NFL Picks.
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Terms & Conditions Green Bay Chasing the Top Spot
The Green Bay Packers hit the road on Sunday, riding high after pulling out a huge 28-21 win over the visiting Chicago Bears last week. The win vaulted the Packers ahead of the Bears in the NFC North and has them on the heels of the Rams for the top spot in the NFC. Keisean Nixon sealed the win with his first interception of the season, in the end zone with just 22 seconds left in the game.
“Man, I’ve been trying to get my hand on the ball all year,” Nixon said. “I wanted that bad. I wanted it so bad.”
Packers’ quarterback Jordan Love finished the game 17-of-25 for 234 yards with three touchdowns. WR Christian Watson had four catches for 89 yards and two touchdowns and WR Bo Melton caught a 45-yard touchdown pass. Running back Josh Jacobs bruised his way to 86 yards on 20 carries, including a touchdown. The Packers finished with 337 yards of total offense and committed one turnover, a Love interception.
The Packers’ defense, as evidenced by their late interception, stepped up when it mattered most on Sunday. The Packers allowed the Bears a total of 315 yards of offense, including 8-of-16 on 3rd down conversions. Edgerrin Cooper led the Pack with 11 tackles and fellow linebacker Quay Walker chipped in with nine tackles. Micah Parsons did not record a sack but was in the backfield all night.
The Packers are battling for the top spot in the NFC, so a win here is crucial. They are 10th in the NFL in points per game thus far. The Packers are 24th in rushing and 12th in passing. The Packers are 10th in the NFL in red zone attempts this season and they are an impressive 4th in red zone touchdowns. They have allowed the fourth fewest sacks per game in the league. On the defensive side of the ball, the Packers are sixth in points allowed per game. They are ninth against the run and 7th against the pass. The Packers are fifth in the league in the fewest red zone appearances by the opposition. They are seventh in red zone defense. The Packers are 11th in sacks per game. They are 10th in penalty yards per game and eighth in turnover margin.
Key Injuries for Packers: RB Josh Jacobs (knee) is questionable. WR Matthew Golden (wrist) is questionable. WR Jayden Reed (shoulder) is questionable. S Javon Bullard (knee) is questionable. Has 63 tackles. Broncos Alone at the Top
The Denver Broncos did what they had to do in Las Vegas last week, pulling out a 24-17 win to complete a season-sweep of the Raiders. The win was the 10th straight for Denver and puts them alone at the top of the AFC West standings as well as in position to grab the number one seed in the AFC with just four weeks left in the season.
“It did not feel like some of these other (games) recently,” coach Sean Payton said. “My headset was off earlier.”
Quarterback Bo Nix completed 31-of-38 passes for 212 yards. He also rushed for a touchdown in the game, one of two rushing touchdowns for the Broncos. Running back RJ Harvey, the team’s #1 back now with JK Dobbins lost for the season, had 17 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton had six catches for 62 yards. The Broncos had 27 first downs overall in the game and were 7-of-12 on third down conversions. They finished with 356 yards of total offense in the win.
The Broncos’ defense continued its reign of terror over the NFL, allowing the Raiders just 256 yards of total offense. They held the Raiders to just 16 first downs and 40 yards rushing. The Raiders were just 3-of-9 on third down conversions. The Broncos’ continued their team record setting pace of sacks, finishing this one with four more sacks. Nik Bonitto finished with two sacks, raising his season total to 12.5. The special teams chipped in as well with Marvin Mims Jr. returning a punt 49 yards for a score.
The Broncos will go for their 11th straight win on Sunday against the Pack. They come in with the 14th best scoring offense. The Broncos are 11th in rushing and 13th in passing. They are 15th in the league in red zone appearances and 12th in red zone touchdowns. The Broncos have allowed the fewest sacks in the NFL thus far. Defensively, the Broncos are the league’s #1 scoring defense. They are first in the league against the run and 10th against the pass. The Broncos are fourth in red zone appearances allowed and first in fewest red zone touchdowns allowed. The Broncos are tops in the league in sacks. They are last in the league in penalty yards per game and 21st in turnover margin.
Key Injuries for Broncos:
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Packers vs. Broncos Pick Point Spread Pick for Packers at Broncos
Hard to go against the red-hot Broncos in this matchup of two teams that are similar across the board on both sides of the ball. The Broncos’ defense has been elite, but the Packers can exploit them through the air with the return of Jayden Reed to man the slot. The Packers are also superior in the red zone offensively. They are fourth in the NFL in red zone touchdowns, while the Broncos are just 12th. If the Broncos settle for field goals, the edge shifts in the Packers’ favor. Additionally, the Broncos are last in the NFL in penalty yards per game and just 21st in turnovers. In a close matchup, those are the stats that will come back to haunt the Broncos. The Pack will end their streak at 10, on the road, on Sunday.
Take the Packers -2.5
Over/Under Pick for Packers at Broncos
This game features two of the top defenses in the NFL. The Broncos are tops in points against this season, and the Packers aren’t far behind, ranking fourth. Both teams do an outstanding job in the red zone, the Broncos first in the league and the Packers seventh. The pass rushes of both teams could also limit the offenses. The Packers are 24th in the league in rushing, making it more likely they’ll have to throw and the Broncos have dropped to 18th in the league in rushing in the three games that Dobbins has been out. The first team to surpass 20 points will win this one.
Take the under, 43.5
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