Can The Broncos Pull The Upset And Buck The Cowboys?

Written By Ian St. Clair on 11/01/2021
Broncos Cowboys 2021 NFL Week 9 odds

The Denver Broncos triumphed.

Despite their best efforts to minimize the gap, the Washington Football Team falls short in comparison to the Broncos.

In Denver, there’s a popular theme called There & . The Broncos’ current season record stands at 4-4, thanks to their recent 17-10 triumph over Washington. As for the upcoming Monday night game, the New York Giants will be taking the field. Interestingly, Denver’s four victories have been achieved against teams with a total record of 7-22. On the other hand, the Broncos’ four defeats have come from teams with a combined record of 18-11.

The Dallas Cowboys rank as the second-best team in the NFL. Denver managed to perform well even without Von Miller, breaking a streak of ten games. On Monday, the Los Angeles Rams successfully acquired the former edge player.

Horses vs. Broncos conflict

In mid-May, when the Broncos spreads were initially made available, Denver was considered a modest underdog to the Cowboys at just +4.5 points.

At the midpoint of the season, the Broncos find themselves as slight underdogs to Dallas, with uncertainty surrounding Dak Prescott’s status.

Prescott chose not to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night due to the pressure of impending fatherhood. It is no surprise that the Cowboys were heavily favored on Sunday, considering how well backup player Cooper Rush performed on the road.

If you’re considering placing a bet on this game, here’s an intriguing fact to ponder: Dallas has a perfect record of 7-0 against the spread, making them the sole NFL team that has never lost a game in this manner. In contrast, the Broncos have a 4-4 record.

Denver has only been considered an underdog twice this season, which is quite interesting. One instance was during their game against the Cleveland Browns, where they were given a +1.5-point handicap.

One of the well-liked NFL betting markets is the total, and currently, the over/under stands at . The status of Prescott plays a significant role in determining this number. However, considering how the Dallas offense performed with Rush, it would definitely be an intriguing bet.

Punters can rest assured about the climate as the Cowboys play under a roof in Jerry World, eliminating any weather concerns.

The Broncos have only achieved the above mark twice this year, in contrast to the overall total.

Another factor to consider is that Garett Bolles, the left tackle for the Broncos and Dallas, will not be playing on Sunday due to a Grade 2 large ankle tear.

The Broncos’ cover / win strategy

In the current state of Broncos Country, it has become repetitive to mention that the offense is capable of scoring points, like a broken record.

Despite Denver’s offense averaging 19.6 points per game as of Week 9, the Cowboys will still come out victorious even if Prescott decides not to participate.

In order to have a chance of winning on Sunday, the Broncos need to score a minimum of 24 points. The main focus of the game will be to determine whether this can be achieved through a methodical, time-consuming approach or by relying on significant plays from Teddy Bridgewater and the talented offensive players. However, let’s be honest, Pat Shumur, the offensive coordinator, will play a significant role in determining the outcome. Luck may also come into play.

Denver’s defense must maintain consistent pressure in both the passing and running aspects of the game. Additionally, they need to limit big plays and force turnovers. As the offense focuses on managing the clock, there is a good chance of accomplishing the latter goal. Despite this, Denver was able to secure two interceptions against the Football Team, giving hope for future success.

For the entire year, the Broncos’ defense has only managed to produce eight plays, with a turnover differential of -2.

Prior to Miller’s sale to the Rams, Denver managed to end their four-game losing streak, but their victory did not leave them with a sense of triumph.

One of the premier teams in the NFL is on the brink of entering the scene. Despite the conclusion of Halloween, the frightful saga persists.