Just how good are the Denver Broncos?
Sean Payton’s team owns the best record in the National Football League with a dozen wins in 12 decisions. They have not lost a game since September and during their 11-game winning streak they have wins over the likes of the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, and Green Bay Packers.
The best of the best. Right?
Well, the Broncos also have wins over the Tennessee Titans, New York Jets, New York Giants, Washington Commanders and a pair of victories over the Las Vegas Raiders. Those five teams are among the worst units in the league; they have a combined won/loss record of 13-57. You know what else those five cellar dwellers have in common?
They all beat the Broncos this year against the point spread.
That’s right, despite the Broncos playing well against their most challenging competition, they are consistently overrated on the point spread when playing the sisters of the poor.