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Predicting the remainder of Denver Broncos schedule following Week 9 bye

The Denver Broncos have reached the bye week. Here, we take a game-by-game approach and predict how the season will finish up for the team.

By Travis Wakeman

Jan 8, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) and Los Angeles
Jan 8, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) and Los Angeles / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) talks to teammates before a play against Las Vegas Raiders / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

Week 15 at Detroit Lions

It never used to be considered a daunting task to face the Detroit Lions, but they really are one of the most complete teams in the league this season. They have a great head coach in Dan Campbell, a strong offensive line that powers a terrific rushing attack, an opportunistic defense and a quarterback that understands the system and exactly what he needs to do in order to be successful.

I don't like the Broncos' chances in this one... at all.

Prediction: Lions 27, Broncos 17
Record: 5-9

Week 16 vs. New England

The playoffs are basically out of the question at this point, but the Broncos still find a way to play inspired football and take advantage of an inferior opponent at home.

The Patriots are a bad football team, one that could be in the running for the No. 1 overall pick in the draft at this point. If these games go as predicted here, the Broncos are going to be a frustrated football team. They end up putting together a great game and getting a lopsided victory out of it.

Prediction: Broncos 24, Patriots 9
Record: 6-9

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