Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions

Head to head

Super Bowl odds4.1%4.1%
Power rating8591
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions is an inter-conference matchup: the AFC Broncos hosting the NFC Lions. Our model leans Detroit Lions's way (62% to 38%, DET -1.5), but Denver Broncos are live enough to make it interesting.

Tactically, Denver Broncos will want to lean on smart play-caller to attack Detroit Lions, whose secondary depth is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Detroit Lions's balanced scoring could punish Denver Broncos if wR depth goes unaddressed. It is the kind of trade-off decided in the margins: third down, the trenches, and the turnover battle.

Keep an eye on Bo Nix (QB) and Jared Goff (QB): the two most likely to decide it with a single play. Broncos get the home crowd, worth a few points of swing before kickoff.

Key players

DEN Broncos

BNBo Nix
Bo Nix
QB · Rising
CSCourtland Sutton
Courtland Sutton
WR · Contested-catch king
PSPatrick Surtain II
Patrick Surtain II
CB · DPOY

DET Lions

JGJared Goff
Jared Goff
QB · Pro Bowl
ASAmon-Ra St. Brown
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR · All-Pro
PSPenei Sewell
Penei Sewell
OT · All-Pro

Frequently asked

Who is favored in Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions?

Our model favors the Detroit Lions, with a 62% win probability over the Denver Broncos (38%). The projected spread is DET -1.5.

What is the prediction for Broncos vs Lions?

Our model favors Detroit Lions (62%) over Denver Broncos (38%), spread DET -1.5: a lean rather than a lock.

What are the moneyline odds for Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions?

Implied from our model's win probabilities, the Denver Broncos are +163 and the Detroit Lions are -163 on the moneyline.

Who are the key players to watch in Broncos vs Lions?

Watch Bo Nix (QB) for the Broncos and Jared Goff (QB) for the Lions.

Is Broncos vs Lions a divisional game?

No. It is an inter-conference matchup between the AFC Broncos and the NFC Lions.