Can it be true that the Denver Broncos really exist?
Or are these alarms being raised in vain once again?
The Broncos have once again surprised everyone with a remarkable victory, marking their second upset in just three games. With this impressive win of 28-13 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Denver has solidified their position in the competitive AFC Playoffs and remains a strong contender for the West championship.
The Broncos (6-5) have the challenging assignment of building on their previous game. Facing Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs (7-4) on Sunday Night Football at Arrowhead Stadium will certainly not be a walk in the park for Denver.
conflict between the Broncos and the Chiefs
In addition to everything else, Denver is determined to put an end to the Chiefs’ unfortunate 11-game losing streak. The Broncos previously triumphed over Kansas City during Week 2 of the regular season in 2015. It is worth noting that Peyton Manning was the last player to achieve victory against the Chiefs, making this fact even more significant.
Describing Denver’s upcoming challenge as a steep climb would be an understatement, especially considering the Broncos’ betting odds. Currently, they are facing an overwhelming disadvantage as a huge underdog, with a significant number of points separating them from Mahomes and KC.
Keep in mind that the Chiefs are also bidding farewell to their good day. Following a successful week, Andy Reid boasts an impressive record of 19-3 in regular time. However, there’s an interesting twist to note: Reid’s record against the Broncos after bidding farewell stands at 1-1.
However, is there any glimmer of hope present?
Denver has only managed to secure three victories out of a total of nineteen games played against the Chiefs in Kansas City during the month of December.
- December 1st, 2013
- Dec. 6, 2009
- 4 December 1994
With the NFL season being so unpredictable, anything can happen at this point.
An interesting betting fact to note about these two teams is that Mahomes has a perfect 7-0 record when playing away and a 5-2 record against the spread against the Broncos. On the other hand, Teddy Bridgewater has an impressive 19-3 record against the spread when playing as a road opponent throughout his career.
The total for Sunday night can either be over or under.
There is a clear trend in NFL betting with the Denver team — the over has only been successful twice this season. Remember this if you are considering placing a bet on the upcoming game this Sunday.
The Broncos’ winning / cover strategy
Denver needs to quickly realize the necessary approach to have a fighting chance — they must focus on working the ball.
The Broncos effectively battled against Los Angeles using their offensive weapons, whether it be rookie Javonte Williams or Melvin Gordon. However, this alone won’t solve their existing issues. To gain an advantage over the Chiefs, Denver needs to replicate their fierce offensive strategy, which will enable them to dominate possession and keep Mahomes off the field.
If you anticipated a but in the situation, you were correct.
The Kansas City defense has been consistently better than the Chargers in the past four games, thanks to the key contributions of Chris Jones and Frank Clark. Their strong presence on the field, especially if Jones continues to dominate like he did against the Broncos, puts Denver in a highly unfavorable position.
Steve Spagnolo, the Chiefs’ defensive coordinator, understands that by shutting down the Broncos’ offensive game, their overall offensive activity is effectively halted as well.
Furthermore, the injuries sustained by the Denver offensive line could potentially become evident in due course.
In order to secure victory, the Broncos need to replicate their successful performance against Justin Herbert and the Chargers. Their strategy should involve two key steps: firstly, exerting internal pressure on Mahomes, and secondly, preventing Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce from making significant plays.
Vic Fangio has proven his ability to devise a defensive strategy that can effectively slow down the Chiefs’ formidable offense, which is certainly encouraging. However, it is now crucial for Denver to fulfill its part in this battle.
Considering the peculiar nature of this NFL season, it is quite possible for the Broncos to secure a win against Kansas City. We have witnessed stranger events unfold before.
The legitimacy of this Denver group is still uncertain.
