Sometimes, it’s not about who you play, but when you play them, that makes all the difference. You could certainly say that about Thursday night’s game between the Broncos and Saints, a game that will kick off the NFL’s seventh week of the regular season.
A month ago, the Saints were 2-0 and on top of the football world, while the Broncos were 0-2 after scoring just six points in a Week 2 loss to Pittsburgh. Things are completely different now; New Orleans has lost four straight, and Denver had won three straight games prior to last weekend’s close loss to the Chargers.
The Broncos being favored in this game would have been inconceivable four weeks ago. Quarterback play is the biggest reason why the tables have turned. While already careening in the wrong direction, the Saints’ season continued to go south when Derek Carr’s Week 5 loss to the Saints. Conversely, a good deal of the Broncos’ steady progress can be attributed to the continued growth of rookie quarterback Bo Nix.
Now that we’ve set the table, here’s how you can watch the action along with our breakdown and prediction for Thursday night’s game.
Where to watch Broncos vs. Saints
When: Thursday, Oct. 17 | 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Caesars Superdome — New Orleans Live stream: Prime Video Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds: Broncos -2.4, OU 37 (via BetMGM)
When the Saints have the ball
Despite their four-game swoon, New Orleans’ offense is still fifth in the league in scoring. There’s a good chance that won’t be the case after Thursday night, however, as the team will be without guard Cesar Ruiz (knee), wideouts Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee). Carr (oblique) and tight end Taysom Hill (rub) are doubtful, while center/guard Lucas Patrick (chest) is questionable.
With Olave and Shaheed out, the Saints’ passing game will likely lean heavily on running back Alvin Kamara and tight…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-10-18 00:05:37
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