Denver at Cleveland

The Denver Broncos remain perfect, as they head to Cleveland at 5-0 on the season. A lot has been written about Peyton Manning, and the lack of any zip on his passes, but what he does give the Broncos is strong offensive leadership, and while the skillset is declining, the Broncos keep winning. One thing that could aid the cause here is a lackluster running game. That should change here as the Browns sit at the bottom of the league, allowing 5.05 yards per carry, and that should help set Manning up for play-action opportunities, and better down-and-distance situations. The Denver defense has been their strength, and have been able to get pressure on the QB, however, it is likely that DeMarcus Ware will sit out this game, and that changes some things. Josh MsCown is off a huge game for the Browns, and without Ware to rattle him, he should have some opportunities vs. the Broncos. McCown has completed 68.1% of his[passes in the last three weeks good for 1,154 yards six TDs and one INT. While I don't think he will have a big game here against a top rated Denver defense, I do think he will move the chains and score enough points to push this one OVER the total. Manning will be in a good spot here, and I think he finally puts some sizable numbers on the scoreboard for the Denver offense. Denver seldom lets down vs. a losing team, and are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 against them. Denver is also 40-16-1 to the OVER in their last 57 following a game where they threw for greater than 250 yards. The Browns are 5-0 to the OVER this season. Take Denver and the OVER.