The Broncos have a very easy schedule IMO. Beating Carolina @ Carolina was huge for them as they stole that one. Then again the Pats beating AZ @ AZ was huge for them.
I think the Pats need to go 13-3 and beat Denver.
Broncos schedule before Dec 18:
Home: Atlanta. Houston, San Diego, Chiefs.
Away: Bucs, San Diego, Jags, Titans, Saints, Raiders.
Good ( 50 percent more) chance of losing: Chiefs, Raiders. Can't see them losing to SD either time. Will easily pummel: Titans, Jags, Sants, Atlanta. Won't blowout Texans but win by 10- 15 points.
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Pats schedule before Dec 18:
Home: Bills, Bengals, Seahawks, Ravens, Rams
Away: Steelers, 49ers, Jets, Bills, Browns.
Good ( 50 percent or more) Chance of losing: Steelers, Seahawks, Jets, Ravens, @ Bills.
Ravens always play Pats tough. @ Jets is always tough. Buffalo is a wild atmosphere. Obviously Steelers are considered a SB team. Although Brady has had great success in Pittsburgh. Seattle is considered a SB team and D can stop Brady.
This team absolutely must get home field this year. I don't care the Broncos have a rookie QB. Their D and has given Brady fits and he has struggled in that stadium.