This is the most important stretch of games for the Denver Broncos. The opponents are all below .500 and Denver has a few game lead in the playoff hunt. These games are the most important because they are games the Broncos should win. If they take care of business here against the Cleveland Browns they will be one step closer to where they need to be in by the end of the season.
Game Overview
Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos
Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:15 P.M. Mile High time
Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado
ATS Betting Lines: Denver -5.5
Moneyline Odds: Denver -240 / Cleveland +198
Over/Under: 42.5
Note: All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
Collectively, our Mile High Report staff is predicting a Broncos 30-14 prime time win over the Browns in Week 13. Just about everyone is predicting a blowout win, but not all. Here is where we each landed individually:
Broncos 27, Browns 16
This is a game the Broncos must have. It’s Monday Night Football and in Denver, so there is no reason for the Broncos to not handle the Browns in this game. I think a two score victory is in the cards here, so that’s what I’ll go with. – Tim Lynch
Broncos 37, Browns 13
Jameis Winston and the Browns will have a letdown performance after their TNF victory over the Steelers. The Broncos pass rush will sack Jameis multiple times and force multiple turnovers off the interception prone quarterback.
Meanwhile, Bo Nix will continue his OROY campaign by having another 200 yard multi touchdown performance with no turnovers.
The Broncos will head into the bye at 8-5 and win comfortably over the Browns.- Scotty Payne
Broncos 30, Browns 13
In past seasons, this is the type of game I would worry about as a prime letdown candidate. But this 2024 Broncos team just feels different. It’s like they know they’re good – but not good enough to let up. Last week, they got off to a somewhat meandering start, but I never felt worried that they wouldn’t get it together.
Jameis Winston is a dangerous quarterback because he has loads of talent – but he’s also prone to making big mistakes. Against a Broncos defense that may bend, but doesn’t often break, there will be too many opportunities for catastrophe to strike on Jameis. The Broncos get the running game going in this one to slow down the Browns’ pass rush, the defense puts up a score, and us fans avoid a sweat down the stretch yet again. – Jonathan Rice
Broncos 34, Browns 17
The Broncos will continue to see growth from Bo Nix. The Browns are coming off a big prime time win against the Steelers, but Denver is carrying its own momentum after sweeping the season series against the Raiders. Myles Garrett is the only player that stands out as a concern for the offense. He can wreck a game, so keeping him out of the backfield and away from Nix has to be the priority. In the end, the Broncos continue their march to the playoffs with a win. – Adam Malnati
Broncos 27, Browns 20
This is a tougher game than what the records might say. The Browns know who to play a gritty style of football, Jameis Winston can pull a touchdown out of his hat out of nowhere, and Myles Garrett will always be a problem. But with Denver showing off a bunch of packages in recent weeks for multiple players on offense, that should keep the Cleveland defense on their heels. If the oline can (and should be able to) handle Garrett, then they should be able to pull this off. – Ross Allen
Broncos 31, Browns 10
After a tough win against the Las Vegas Raiders, Denver plays a more complete game; especially on defense. The Broncos will not give up anything to Winston and the Cleveland offense. Winston will be sacked multiple times and commit multiple turnovers. As for Nix, he’ll take the next steps toward winning the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and the offense will continue to hum. In the process, Denver gets closer to a playoff berth. – Ian St. Clair
Broncos 27, Browns 17
The Denver Broncos control their own destiny and have a two-game lead over the next team for the final wild card spot in the AFC playoff race. The Browns stunned the Steelers with a win last week and will be coming to Mile High with some momentum. Nevertheless, I expect Bo Nix and the Broncos offense to dial up enough points and the defense to force some turnovers and give the Broncos their eighth win of the season. – Chris Hart
Broncos 31, Browns 10
The Browns are improving of late offensively, but the Denver defense is real and the Broncos offense is improving more. Unless injuries mangle this game, b expect a solid resume building win. – John Holmes
Broncos 27, Browns 12
This is going to be a struggle on offense for both teams. The Browns’ defense is good and is going to cause us some problems. But our defense will stifle their offense more. – Joe Mahoney
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