New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos NFL Predictions, NFL Picks & NFL Odds: The undefeated Broncos welcome the 3-1 Patriots to Mile High Stadium today for what should be an old-fashioned AFC slugfest. The game could be critical for Denver with contests against San Diego, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh on the horizon. NFL Predictions at Sportsbetting.com like the Pats, though, as Bill Belichick's club is listed as a -3.5 against the spread road favorite.

Patriots Breakdown: New England improved to 3-1 last weekend, beating the then unbeaten Baltimore Ravens 27-21 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots had 25 first downs and 319 total yards while controlling the clock for 34:56. Quarterback Tom Brady led the charge, completing 21-of-32 passes for 258 yards and one touchdown. Brady, who also had a rushing score, connected with Randy Moss three times for 50 yards and his lone touchdown strike.

The New England defense gave up 24 first downs, 363 yards, and nine third down conversions to Baltimore's offense. Despite those pedestrian numbers, the group showed strong when it needed to, forcing a turnover on downs on the Ravens final drive of the game.

Broncos Breakdown: Many people wondered just how legitimate Denver's 3-0 record was prior to last week's meeting with Dallas, but nobody is questioning the team's credentials now. The Broncos beat the Cowboys 17-10 and took a two game lead in the AFC West after the Chargers fell to the Steelers on Sunday night. The Denver defense, which is allowing an average of 6.5 points per game this season, held Dallas to 315 yards and just three for 14 on third down. The unit also had five sacks, five quarterback hits, and eight tackles for loss. Defensive end Elvis Dumervil raised his season sack total to eight after taking down Tony Romo twice.

The Broncos offense produced a modest 337 yards, but quarterback Kyle Orton and wide receiver Brandon Marshall both had big games. Orton completed 20-of-29 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns while Marshall snagged four balls for 91 yards. Marshall also scored a go-ahead 51 touchdown with 1:46 left in the game. 

Sportsbetting.com New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos NFL Predictions, Picks & Odds:

New England Patriots -3.5 (-115), Over 41.5 (-110), -180 (Moneyline)

Denver Broncos +3.5 (-105), Under 41.5 (-110), +160 (Moneyline)

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