Denver Broncos vs. New Orleans Saints: Thursday Night Football Preview
- Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Game Start: Time TBD
- Spread: Broncos -2.5
The Denver Broncos and the New Orleans Saints face off in a crucial NFC South matchup on Thursday Night Football. The Broncos are coming off a loss to the Chargers, while the Saints have dropped four straight games.
Denver Broncos:
- Record: 3-3 (1-2 NFC West)
- Recent Form: Lost 23-16 to the Chargers
- Key Players: Bo Nix (QB), Javonte Williams (RB), Courtland Sutton (WR)
New Orleans Saints:
- Record: 2-4 (0-2 NFC South)
- Recent Form: Lost 51-27 to the Buccaneers
- Key Players: Derek Carr (QB), Alvin Kamara (RB), Chris Olave (WR)
Game Analysis:
- Head-to-Head: The Broncos lead the all-time series 9-3, but the Saints won the most recent matchup in 2020.
- Denver’s Struggles: The Broncos have struggled offensively, averaging just 18.7 points per game.
- Saints’ Slump: The Saints have lost four straight games and are struggling on both sides of the ball.
- Quarterback Situation: Both teams have question marks at quarterback, with Bo Nix and Derek Carr both facing challenges.
Prediction:
The Broncos are favored to win this matchup due to their recent success and the Saints’ struggles. However, the Saints have the potential to upset the Broncos if they can improve their offensive performance and limit turnovers.
Pick: Denver Broncos to cover the spread (-2.5).
