Week 5 Prediction: How the Broncos Pull Off Big Upset of the Ravens

October 8, 2010   ·   Jason Muckley   ·   Jump to comments

Last season, the Broncos were absolutely embarrassed by the Ravens. The Broncos started out 6-0, then had a bye week, and came out to face the Ravens and laid a big goose egg. They were over-matched and outplayed. The Broncos went from unbeatable to powder puff in only a few hours.
Coach Josh McDaniels stated this week that the Broncos were unprepared for the Ravens last year (despite the week off). A year older and a year wiser, McDaniels should do more to prepare his team for this year’s match-up with the Ravens. The Ravens are heavily favored this week, but I have reason to believe that, despite the spread, the Broncos will make the necessary adjustments to overcome the Ravens in Baltimore.
Kyle Orton and his gaudy passing numbers, however, is not the reason that the Broncos will win Sunday.  It will be big, key plays by the defense. Denver’s secondary is one of the best in the NFL. Even though their stats may suggest otherwise, the Broncos core of cover...

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