NFL Monday Night Matchup
October 19th 2009 - Special K            

Denver Broncos +4 vs San Diego Chargers

In case you haven't noticed yet, the Denver Broncos are for real. With oddsmakers still not buying into the Broncos yet, this is your time to strike and take advantage. When you are getting 4 points and your team's defense is only giving up 8.6 points per game, it is a no brainer what to do here.

It's not like the Broncos defense has played against the Redskins or the Rams offense the last 2 weeks! The Broncos defense frustrated Tony Romo and held the Cowboys to just 10 points. Then the Broncos shutdown Tom Brady and the Patriots in the second half of that game. Did you see what Brady did this weekend against a weak secondary? 

I expect to see another low scoring game with the Broncos secondary completely blanketing the Chargers receivers. Champ Bailey can hold his own against Vincent Jackson. San Diego has also been completely ineffective rushing the ball all year (only averaging 53 yards per game). I don't see this changing overnight even with a bye week. In fact, the Broncos will have much more success on the ground running Moreno against a defense that will be missing Jamal Williams again.

You can look for the Chargers to put up a good fight in this game, but the Broncos are still out to prove to doubters and will keep it close.

Take the Broncos to cover the spread