Jacksonville at Denver:
Den -3
36
Jacksonville has not covered the spread in five games. The Broncos have covered just once in 10 games. Two teams coming off SU wins hook up in Denver in a key AFC battle Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Broncos listed as 3?-point favorites versus the Jaguars, while the game's total is sitting at 35?.
The Jaguars defeated Atlanta 13-7 as a 10-point favorite in Week 2. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (34.5).
David Garrard threw for 272 yards with a touchdown for Jacksonville, while Fred Taylor rushed for 56 yards on 16 carries.
The Broncos edged Oakland 23-20 in overtime as a 9.5-point favorite in Week 2. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (37).
Jay Cutler completed 23-of-33 passes for 269 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for Denver, while Travis Henry rushed for 128 yards on 26 carries.
Current streak:
Denver has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Jacksonville: 1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS
Denver: 2-0 SU, 0-2 ATS
Jacksonville most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 6-4
Denver most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Jacksonville's last 7 games when playing Denver
Jacksonville is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Jacksonville is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Jacksonville is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Jacksonville
INJURIES
JACKSONVILLE
PLAYER POS DESCRIPTION
Brian Smith DE P-U-P List (hip)
John Henderson DT Missed Thursday Practice (head)
Brad Meester C Missed Thursday Practice (ankle)
Josh Scobee K Missed Thursday Practice (right quadricep)
Clint Ingram DT Limited Thursday Practice (ankle)
Matt Jones WR Limited Thursday Practice (heel)
Chris Naeole G Limited Thursday Practice (back)
Brian Williams CB Limited Thursday Practice (ankle)
Greg Estandia TE Full Thursday Practice (illness)
Tony McDaniel DT Full Thursday Practice (knee)
DENVER
PLAYER POS DESCRIPTION
Rod Smith WR P-U-P List (hip)
Kenny Peterson DE Out Until October 7 (suspension)
Hamza Abdullah S Out Week 3 (hip)
Ben Hamilton G Out Week 3 (concussion)
Ryan Harris T Out Week 3 (back)
Sam Adams DT Missed Wednesday Practice (team decision)
Stephen Alexander TE Limited Wednesday Practice (calf)
Dre Bly CB Full Wednesday Practice (shoulder)
Domonique Foxworth CB Full Wednesday Practice (ankle)
Ian Gold LB Full Wednesday Practice (ankle)
The Broncos' offense has produced 911 yards in the first two games but just three touchdowns to show for it. Of course, the Broncos should probably be 0-2 but instead are 2-0 thanks to a couple of dramatic late-game moments. The offense has produced just 23 points in two games, and the rushing game has yet to get revved up. Had it been anybody other than the Falcons last week, the Jags might be sitting at 0-2.
I have Jax eeking out a win, but I can't bring myself to bet it. Sooner or later the Broncs offense will break out. Won't it?:shrug:
PASS, I hate these two teams...I hope they both lose!
Jax 13
Den 12
