Denver at Tampa Bay

Overlooked in Denver's 0-2 start is how well the defense is playing. They're ninth in total yards allowed, fourth against the pass, and 11th in points given up (19.5 per game). They've been in both games, losing by six and seven points, including covering in their only road game. The Broncos are on a 7-6 spread run, including covering the last time they were favored by +7 or more, a 24-22 win at Buffalo. Tampa Bay has been pass-happy under coach Todd Bowles. The ground game averages 3.6 yards per carry, and QB Baker Mayfield has been sacked six times. Denver has won four of the last five meetings with Tampa Bay and look for the visitors and their defense to keep this close. Play Denver.