Re: NFL: Divisional Round picks
Totally agree with the Broncos pick. Manning did a gread job since taken over the Broncos and lead them with 4600 yards, 37 touchdowns and a 105.8 passer rating. Furthermore he has solid wide receivers featuring Thomas and Decker (both over 1000 yards). The running game seems to get better, since McGahee was placed on IR. Although the offense has that much of attention the Defense did a well job as well. With von Miller and Elvis Dumerville two really dominant defensive players and the backfield is with Bailey and Harris also pretty solid. The Ravens of course have a good team too, but the defense struggled against Andrew Luck and the young Colts offense. Although especially the RedZone Defense was pretty good, they gave up over 400 offensive yards, which is way too much and Peyton Manning should be able to make use of this. Additionally, the Ravens team is not as the Ravens Team of 2006 e.g. They always played defense first and were one the best defensive teams. But this Ravens defense is a defense in decline. They are #20 against the run and #17 against the pass and #17 in total defense. Moreover top CB Ladarius Webb is out for the season. Despite the recovery of Terrell Suggs and Ray Lewis, they played an average defense. Additionally, the Ravens come of a very emotional game - Ray Lewis last home game. They played 87 snaps in a hard-fought game while Denver had the first round bye. The Broncos are red-hot and on a winning streak of 11 games (7-1 at home). Peyton Manning is 9-0 (including 2-0 in the playoffs) in the last 9 games against Baltimore. The Ravens are well-respected, but at Mile High, Denver? No way - take the Broncos and lay the points.
Denver Broncos -9.5 @ 2 Pinnacle 4/10 Units
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Re: NFL: Divisional Round picks Totally agree with the Broncos pick. Manning did a gread job since taken over the Broncos and lead them with 4600 yards, 37 touchdowns and a 105.8 passer rating. Furthermore he has solid wide receivers featuring Thomas and Decker (both over 1000 yards). The running game seems to get better, since McGahee was placed on IR. Although the offense has that much of attention the Defense did a well job as well. With von Miller and Elvis Dumerville two really dominant defensive players and the backfield is with Bailey and Harris also pretty solid. The Ravens of course have a good team too, but the defense struggled against Andrew Luck and the young Colts offense. Although especially the RedZone Defense was pretty good, they gave up over 400 offensive yards, which is way too much and Peyton Manning should be able to make use of this. Additionally, the Ravens team is not as the Ravens Team of 2006 e.g. They always played defense first and were one the best defensive teams. But this Ravens defense is a defense in decline. They are #20 against the run and #17 against the pass and #17 in total defense. Moreover top CB Ladarius Webb is out for the season. Despite the recovery of Terrell Suggs and Ray Lewis, they played an average defense. Additionally, the Ravens come of a very emotional game - Ray Lewis last home game. They played 87 snaps in a hard-fought game while Denver had the first round bye. The Broncos are red-hot and on a winning streak of 11 games (7-1 at home). Peyton Manning is 9-0 (including 2-0 in the playoffs) in the last 9 games against Baltimore. The Ravens are well-respected, but at Mile High, Denver? No way - take the Broncos and lay the points. Denver Broncos -9.5 @ 2 Pinnacle 4/10 Units