After struggling all preseason, the Denver Broncos have actually looked pretty good since starting the 2009 regular season campaign. On Sunday, the Broncos used a tough defense and QB Kyle Ortons efficient and mistake free play to top the Cleveland Browns 27-6. The Broncos also had a productive running game, and outgained the Browns by a margin of 449 yards to 200.
Individuals with an interest in playing a bet on NFL football were rewarded by backing Denver as -3 home favorites, and the Broncos easily covered the pointspread. The Broncos are now 2-0 both straight up and to the number, while the Browns dropped to 0-2 straight up and against the spread.
Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil led the effort with four sacks in one half, tying a Denver franchise record. Veteran linebacker Andrea Davis marveled at his teammates performance:
"Man, that was amazing. You don't see a guy get four sacks in one half. He really turned it on."
Dumervil maintained that hes still not 100% comfortable in the Broncos new defensive set:
"Yeah, I guess I'm a linebacker now. It's fun, though. I get to play linebacker and I still get to do what I love -- rush the passer. I've found my niche. ... It makes me a complete player."
Denver coach Josh McDaniels added his praise for Dumervil:
"You are reaching for him but he can get his hands on you first and he's got leverage and he can get underneath you and just push you back to the quarterback. His skills set is pretty much alone in this league."
Browns coach Eric Mangini dismissed suggestions that hed consider benching QB Brady Quinn, saying that he was looking for improvement throughout the entire team:
What I'm looking to do is play better across the board. The offense had nothing to do with the two long defensive plays. That's a risk you take when you blitz."
The Browns have scored only one touchdown in their last 33 quarters of football, while Denver has allowed only one touchdown so far this season.
Cleveland will face another tough defense on the road this weekend, heading to Baltimore for a game against the Ravens. The Browns are a +13 road underdog in that contest, with the total set at 38. Theyll return home to play in-state rival Cincinnati the following Sunday before traveling to upstate New York to face the Buffalo Bills on October 11th.
Individuals with an interest in playing a bet on NFL football were rewarded by backing Denver as -3 home favorites, and the Broncos easily covered the pointspread. The Broncos are now 2-0 both straight up and to the number, while the Browns dropped to 0-2 straight up and against the spread.
Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil led the effort with four sacks in one half, tying a Denver franchise record. Veteran linebacker Andrea Davis marveled at his teammates performance:
"Man, that was amazing. You don't see a guy get four sacks in one half. He really turned it on."
Dumervil maintained that hes still not 100% comfortable in the Broncos new defensive set:
"Yeah, I guess I'm a linebacker now. It's fun, though. I get to play linebacker and I still get to do what I love -- rush the passer. I've found my niche. ... It makes me a complete player."
Denver coach Josh McDaniels added his praise for Dumervil:
"You are reaching for him but he can get his hands on you first and he's got leverage and he can get underneath you and just push you back to the quarterback. His skills set is pretty much alone in this league."
Browns coach Eric Mangini dismissed suggestions that hed consider benching QB Brady Quinn, saying that he was looking for improvement throughout the entire team:
What I'm looking to do is play better across the board. The offense had nothing to do with the two long defensive plays. That's a risk you take when you blitz."
The Browns have scored only one touchdown in their last 33 quarters of football, while Denver has allowed only one touchdown so far this season.
Cleveland will face another tough defense on the road this weekend, heading to Baltimore for a game against the Ravens. The Browns are a +13 road underdog in that contest, with the total set at 38. Theyll return home to play in-state rival Cincinnati the following Sunday before traveling to upstate New York to face the Buffalo Bills on October 11th.
About the Author:
Ross Everett is a widely published freelance writer experienced in travel, poker and sports handicapping. He is a staff handicapper for Anatta Sports where he is responsible for providing daily free sports picks. In his spare time he enjoys fine dining, fencing and scuba diving. He lives in Southern Nevada with four dogs and a pet coyote.
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