Denver Broncos at New York Jets (+8.5)*
Nothing is impossible in the National Football League, but the Jets beating the Broncos on Sunday is as close to it as it gets. Nothing short of an alien attack forcing a Broncos forfeit could net the Jets a win. In fact, following their embarrassing defeat in San Diego last Sunday, we blasted the Jets equally as hard, stating that the only chance for New York to compete against the Broncos would be for Derek Jeter to un-retire and play both quarterback and cornerback on Sunday. Even that wouldn’t be enough.
There is no conceivable way for the Jets to win, and the Broncos have the clear edge in every facet of the game, but the touchdown underdog spread at home always warrants consideration. In fact, the 0-2 record for home underdogs getting at least a touchdown indicates that winners are lurking around the corner.
Even though all conventional wisdom suggests otherwise, the Jets find a way to prevent Denver’s quick strike offense from pulling away early and keeps the game low scoring. Probably via a late touchdown, the Jets pull to within seven, only to lose by that margin, but beat the spread.
