Can The Broncos Unlock Some Christmas Luck In Vegas?

Written By Ian St. Clair on 12/20/2021Last Updated on January 6, 2022
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Extend this proposal to the Denver Broncos as they have proven to be reliable.

Regardless of the sport or time, the Broncos consistently fail to make an appearance.

The most recent occurrence of the Cincinnati Bengals’ defeat was a 15-10 loss. It brings to mind the scene from Christmas Vacation where the family sits down for a meal and the turkey unexpectedly deflates as it is cut into by Clark Griswold, leaving behind a disastrous mess. Similarly, Broncos Country is anxiously observing Sunday’s game in Denver, as their playoff aspirations gradually diminish.

Next up for the Broncos (7-7) in the standings are the feared Las Vegas Raiders.

Due to the Cleveland Browns game being postponed due to COVID-19, the 7-7 Raiders now face Denver on a short week. Hence, there is at least that challenge for Denver.

Raiders vs. Broncos conflict

On Monday, the Broncos quarterback was let go after a frightening incident in Sunday’s game, which resulted in Teddy Bridgewater being hospitalized overnight. Fortunately, Bridgewater is recovering smoothly and is currently undergoing the NFL concussion protocol, as reported by the team.

However, Denver coach Vic Fangio informed the media on Monday that it is highly improbable for Bridgewater to participate in Sunday’s game.

Consequently, Drew Lock will be handed the opportunity to go up against the Raiders and make his second regular-season appearance in 2021.

Following the recent development, the Broncos’ odds have swiftly adapted. Previously considered a slight favorite with a -1-point margin after their loss to the Bengals on Sunday, Denver’s situation has now shifted. With Lock taking the helm, they are now perceived as the underdog against the host Raiders.

The total number for Sunday’s game stands at.

This season, the under has prevailed in 11 out of 14 Broncos games for NFL bettors.

The Broncos’ winning strategy

Lock must be responsible for overseeing the sport at all times.

In 18 out of the 21 games they played, he and his team committed turnovers. Specifically, he himself had a total of 25 turnovers throughout those 21 games.

Lock’s most recent performance in Las Vegas was undeniably one of the worst QB showings in recent memory. His stats tell the story: a 37 – 12 decline, with only 257 yards passing, one touchdown, and four interceptions.

Despite it being vacation time, the Broncos’ chances of winning on Sunday are slim if Lock continues to make mistakes.

The pass protection offered by the offensive line of Denver is another factor to consider in this game. To put it simply, it has been an awful winter.

The Broncos undeniably display impressive skills in run blocking, but there is room for improvement in their pass protection. Unfortunately, the Raiders possess an exceptional go jump, further exacerbating the situation.

The security of the Broncos takes the lead.

At this point, the protection simply needs to maintain its current course of action.

Since the farewell year, the Denver defense has limited critics to 13, 16, 10, and 10 items in the four games. Notably, three of these matchups showcased the Bengals, Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Chargers, all renowned for their exceptional offensive prowess in the NFL.

Obviously, the Broncos’ defense is not the issue.

Denver is currently not in contention for the finals.

Currently, the main focus is on completing the document successfully.

Since 2016, the Broncos haven’t accomplished that, so it is at least something.

Certainly, it is possible for dogs to infiltrate the kitchen and snatch the yet-to-be-cooked turkey, thereby maintaining the Christmas movie ambiance observed in «A Christmas Story» and «drlquo».