NFL Picks and Predictions – Week 1

Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after their loss to the Indianapolis Colts in the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Colts won 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens vs. Broncos

This is the marquee game of the week as Joe Flacco and the Baltimore Ravens go on the road to take on Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos.  The Ravens have been picked by Sports Illustrated to win the Super bowl but first they need to get a road win over a good team in the Broncos.

The Broncos are supposed to run the ball more this year under new head coach Gary Kubiak who was the Ravens offensive coordinator last season, so there is a great storyline here.  But I think the Broncos will still be a predominantly passing offense.

As for who wins, I think the Broncos will find a way to hold off the Ravens at home.  It will be close but the Broncos will pull it out.

Winner:  Broncos

Score prediction:       27-24  Broncos  

Points spread:      Broncos -4.5

Over/under:  48.5 – Under

4:25 pm – CBS

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