The Denver Broncos play host to the Cleveland Browns, Sunday Sept 20, as the Broncos come into Week 2 with a huge boost from last week’s final second win. The Broncos have won the past eight meetings, taken all three postseason games and own a 20-5 overall series edge. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbetting.com have the Broncos as -3 point home favs over the Browns with the over/under set at 39.5 points. Be sure to get your Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos NFL Week 2 Predictions in now at Sportsbetting.com
The Browns (0-1) lost to Minnesota 20-34 at home. QB Brady Quinn made 21 of 35 passes for 205 yards with a TD. Quinn trotted out for the first series against Minnesota and had an undistinguished outing. He will no doubt look to show coach Mangini he made the right decision by picking up his play in Week 2. RB Jamal Lewis had 11 carries for 57 yards while TE Robert Royal had four catches for 60 yards with a TD. Cleveland's Joshua Cribbs scored his seventh career special teams touchdown in the second quarter on a 67-yard punt return. Cleveland is 5-0 when Jamal Lewis gets at least 25 carries. RB Jamal Lewis was limited in practice Wednesday because of a neck injury. Linebacker David Bowens (knee), wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi (shoulder) and nose tackle Shaun Rogers (foot) were listed as limited on Browns coach Eric Mangini's injury report. The Browns offense generated 17 first downs, five rushing and 10 passing and made 3 of 12 third down conversions.
The Broncos (1-0) beat Cincinnati 12-7 on the road. QB Kyle Orton was a winner in his debut with the Broncos after making 17 of 28 passes for 243 yards with a TD. WR Brandon Stokley grabbed a deflected pass and raced into the end zone for an improbable 87-yard touchdown reception in the final seconds. Broncos RBs Correll Buckhalter and Knowshon Moreno each had eight attempts, but Buckhalter out-gained the rookie, 46 yards to 19. WR Brandon Marshall had four receptions for 27 yards and is expected to have a better game Sunday. The Broncos are 17-6 when Champ Bailey has a pick. The Broncos offense generated 10 first downs, three rushing and seven passing and made 3 of 12 third down conversions.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Browns are 0-8-1 ATS in their last 9 games on grass.
- Browns are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
- Browns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog.
- Broncos are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 0.5-3.0.
- Broncos are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos
When: Sun, Sept 20, 2009 4:15 PM ET
Line: Sportsbetting.com
Pick: Broncos -3
Point-Spreads.com Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos NFL Week 2 Predictions
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