SB Nation Denver - Week 7 NFL Picks And Predictions: Will Tim Tebow And The Denver Broncos Defeat The Miami Dolphins?https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48907/denver-fave.png2011-10-21T07:31:14-06:00http://denver.sbnation.com/rss/stream/22686892011-10-21T07:31:14-06:002011-10-21T07:31:14-06:002011 NFL Week 7 Picks: Broncos Vs. Dolphins
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<p>The Denver Broncos are being favored over the Miami Dolphins just slightly by the experts this week.</p> <p>While I picked the <a target="_blank" href="http://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/10/21/2504558/nfl-picks-week-7-predictions-broncos-dolphins">Denver Broncos to defeat the Miami Dolphins</a> on Sunday, what are the experts predicting? At <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks">ESPN's panel of 10 experts</a>, the predictions are split evenly at five each. In the Broncos' corner, former Broncos offensive guard Mark Schlereth is there along with Eric Allen, Mike Golic, Accuscore and the company's fantasy football pick'em game. Not on the Broncos' side, <a target="_blank" href="http://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/8/5/2346109/tim-tebow-merril-hoge-twitter">Merrill Hoge, who is heads the anti-Tebow movement</a>.</p>
<p>Over at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks">CBSSports.com</a>, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> are selected by three out of the site's five experts in a straight pick'em and by the spread. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks">Pete Prisco doesn't select the Broncos</a> because he thinks the Miami defense will be too much for Tebow to handle. Also, Matt Moore isn't going to lose the game for Miami, according to Prisco.</p>
<p>At <a target="_blank" href="http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Detroit-Lions-Cinderella-story-about-to-end-Cheat-Sheet-101811">Fox Sports, Pete Schrager predicts</a> a Broncos 20-16 victory. He sees <span>Tim Tebow</span> pulling off some spin moves while enjoying a celebration of his college team at half time.</p>
<p><b><i>Be sure to visit our </i></b><a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>Broncos blog Mile High Report</i></b></a><b><i> and our </i></b><a href="http://www.thephinsider.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>Dolphins blog The Phinsider</i></b></a><b><i> for more on this matchup. Visit <a href="http://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/nfl" target="new">SB Nation NFL</a> for more on NFL Week 7.</i></b></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/10/21/2504614/nfl-picks-week-7-espn-broncos-dolphinsRuss Oates2011-10-21T07:03:06-06:002011-10-21T07:03:06-06:00Week 7 NFL Picks And Predictions: Denver Broncos Ready For Showdown In South Beach With Miami Dolphins
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<p>Can the Denver Broncos go into Miami and keep the Dolphins a winless team this season?</p> <p>The Denver Broncos look to keep the Miami Dolphins among the winless teams this season while at the same time picking up their second victory of the season. In other AFC West action, the Chargers visit the New York Jets, and the Raiders and the Chiefs square off in a division contest.</p>
<p>Also to be found on the schedule, the Green Bay Packers look to stay undefeated and become the only 7-0 team in the league. The Lions, previously undefeated, look to get back on track with a win over the Falcons. Detroit faces the Broncos in Denver on Oct. 29.</p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/seattle-seahawks">Seattle Seahawks</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/cleveland-browns">Cleveland Browns</a> (-3)</b> - The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seahawks</a> are coming off a bye week, but they have had two weeks to get ready for things with <span>Charlie Whitehurst</span> under center. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Browns</a>, meanwhile, want to restart things after losing to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Raiders</a> a week earlier. <b>SEAHAWKS</b></p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons">Atlanta Falcons</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/detroit-lions">Detroit Lions</a> (-3.5</b>) -The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Lions</a> are undefeated no longer, but they're still a really good team. <span>Jahvid Best</span> likely won't play for the Lions with his second concussion of the season, but as long as <span>Matthew Stafford</span> and <span>Calvin Johnson</span> can keep finding the end zone a victory should come. <b>LIONS</b></p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/houston-texans">Houston Texans</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/tennessee-titans">Tennessee Titans</a> (-3)</b> -The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> looked like they had a clear path to the playoffs with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Colts</a> down this season, but they are on a two-game losing streak and face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Titans</a> for a chance to take back the lead in the division. <b>TEXANS</b></p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/denver-broncos">Denver Broncos</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/miami-dolphins">Miami Dolphins</a> (-1) </b>-<span>Tim Tebow</span> makes his return to Florida and will be honored by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Dolphins</a> at halftime along with his Florida Gators teammates from the 2009 national championship team. The Dolphins are 0-5 going on 0-6. <b>BRONCOS</b></p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers">San Diego Chargers</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/new-york-jets">New York Jets</a> (+1)</b> - <span>Philip Rivers</span> should have <span>Vincent Jackson</span> and <span>Antonio Gates</span> on the field this Sunday. <span>Darrelle Revis</span> can't cover both of them and <span>Malcom Floyd</span> all game long. <b>CHARGERS</b></p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/chicago-bears">Chicago Bears</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/tampa-bay-buccaneers">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> (+1)</b> - Tampa is just the home team in name only since this game will be played in London. The momentum from a victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">Saints</a> could carry over the Atlantic. <b>BUCS</b></p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Washington Redskins</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/carolina-panthers">Carolina Panthers</a> (-1.5)</b> -Can <span>John Beck</span> prove more effective than <span>Rex Grossman</span> did last week for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Redskins</a>? Or will Cam Newton finally start turning those great rookie performances into wins? <b>REDSKINS</b></p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a> (-3.5)</b> - Will <span>Carson Palmer</span> need time to readjust to the NFL or will he be able to come out throwing against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Chiefs</a>? The Raiders will be the real test for the Chiefs after two wins over the Colts and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Vikings</a>. <b>RAIDERS</b></p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/arizona-cardinals">Arizona Cardinals</a> (+3.5)</b> - At 1-4, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Cardinals</a>' season is slipping away while the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a> (5-1) stand atop the NFC West. <span>Kevin Kolb</span> needs to show up for Arizona, but that might not be enough against Pittsburgh. <b>STEELERS</b></p>
<p><b>St. Louis <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">Rams</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/dallas-cowboys">Dallas Cowboys</a> (-13)</b> - The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">Rams</a> are still winless and they might even be without quarterback <span>Sam Bradford</span>, who is likely a game-time decision to play. <b>COWBOYS</b></p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/green-bay-packers">Green Bay Packers</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/minnesota-vikings">Minnesota Vikings</a> (+9)</b> - <span>Christian Ponder</span> might already be a better quarterback than <span>Donovan McNabb</span>, but that doesn't mean he and the Vikings can defeat <span>Aaron Rodgers</span> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a>. <b>PACKERS</b></p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/indianapolis-colts">Indianapolis Colts</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/new-orleans-saints">New Orleans Saints</a> (-14)</b> - And the Colts continue rolling through the losses. NBC may want to rethink how it schedules Sunday night games with the NFL. <b>SAINTS</b></p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/baltimore-ravens">Baltimore Ravens</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2011/9/nfl/teams/jacksonville-jaguars">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> (+9)</b> -Unless <span>Blaine Gabbert</span> shows that he's not a rookie quarterback against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/">Ravens</a>, Jacksonville is in for a long game. <b>RAVENS</b></p>
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