Denver was wondering how the offense would be behind QB Trevor Siemian. Now at 3-0 and 27.8 points per game, I think they have that answer and it has looked better than last season. Tampa Bay have some issues as they must do without Doug Martin for a few weeks. Martin generated over 1,400 yards on the ground last season with six rushing TDs, and no other back scored last year on the ground for the Bucs but him. Jameis Winston continues to suffer growing pains, and has continued to make some bad decisions. He is down from 7.6 yards per attempt last season to 6.5 this year, and without a running game, goaing against a strong Denver defense, he could suffer in this contest. The Broncos are allowing just 5.1 yards per attempt, and with a running game delivering just 3.6 yards per carry, it could be a long day in Tampa Bay for the Bucs. Tampa Bay's secondary is yielding an unkind 8.2 yards per pass attempt, and Siemian has generated 7.7 for the Denver offense. This is going to be a tough game for the Bucs on both sides of the ball, and I see no reason why Denver doesn't go to 4-0 on the season with a comfortable road win. Lay the points on Denver.
This pick was released to clients on September 29, 2023 at 11:34AM ET.
NFL
Denver at Tampa Bay
October 2, 2016
4:05 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Denver -2.5 (-130) (risk 1.5 to return 2.65)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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