Detroit Lions vs. Denver Broncos Game Preview

The Denver Broncos’ game against the Kansas Chiefs in Week 13 was flexed to the Sunday Night Football, thus giving Mile High fans a lot more than just their second primetime game. However, Denver was once again disappointed in that game.

Let’s take a look at three key lessons from the Broncos’ sixth defeat of the season:

Vic Fangio 

The Broncos coach in his third year failed his ultimate time test against the Chiefs, dropping to 0-5. Even though the Broncos’ defense did a good enough job of keeping Denver in the game, Fangio continues to struggle with the challenge flag. Fangio is 1-for-6 on challenges in 2021 and 4-for-14 since 2019, following a failed tackle on an incomplete pass throw to Travis Kelce in the second quarter.

Teddy Bridgewater’s Worrying Performances

The Broncos’ quarterback had his worst game of the season in the biggest game of the year in 2021. Bridgewater had a season-low passer rating, flinging an interception to Juan Thornhill in the third quarter and a pick-six to Daniel Sorensen in the fourth. Unlike his no-tackle effort on Darius Slay’s pick-six against the Eagles in Week 10, Bridgewater flung a shoulder into Sorensen on a failed tackle.

Special teams for the Broncos

Another week, another egregious error by one of Tom McMahon’s teams. Diontae Spencer muffed a punt on the final play of the third quarter on Sunday. Right as the punt arrived, Kansas City gunner Pringle Byron blocked Sterns Caden into Spencer, and Pringle recovered at the Denver 16. The Chiefs scored a field goal to go up 16-3, giving them a decisive advantage against Denver.

The Lions’ Team News

It’s been another difficult season for Detroit, which is on pace to finish last in the NFC North for the fourth consecutive season. They are presently in the running for the No. 1 draft selection in 2022.

The Lions, on the other hand, are coming off their first win of the season, which came on the final play of the game, when quarterback Jared Goff’s 11-yard touchdown pass to wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown defeated the Vikings.

The Lions are winless on the road this season, albeit they did tie the Steelers in Week 10 at Heinz Field. Goff’s first year with the Lions has been a disappointment. With an 88.1 passer rating, the former No. 1 overall choice for the Rams has thrown 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Lion’s Secure First Win In Last Game

The Detroit Lions won again after nearly a year – their last victory was on Dec. 6, 2020!

With a 14-point half-time lead wiped up in the fourth quarter, it wasn’t easy, but when are Lions victories ever easy? With the win, they improve to 1-10-1, which is probably about as good as draft pick fans can hope for. Both the Jets and the Texans lost on Sunday, dropping to 2-10 and a half-game behind the Lions for the No. 1 overall selection.

Prediction And Odds

With all of their wide receivers, the Broncos pose a dilemma for the Lions’ secondary, regardless of whether their quarterback is Drew Lock or Teddy Bridgewater. In this one, Detroit puts up a decent fight.

• Lions To Lose
• 3-10 is the projected score.
• O/U 8.5 victory total.