The Broncos stock has obviously dropped. Having lost four straight after their incredible 6-0 start, investors are more apt to sell than buy right now. However, sometimes stocks are undervalued. It's not like Denver is facing some juggernaut team. The Giants have defeated only one of their past five opponents and have failed to cover in five straight. New York's offence is most efficient when balancing the run with the pass. That might be difficult with RB Brandon Jacobs nursing a sore knee. In addition, the G-Men are experiencing significant issues in their secondary and that may allow QB Kyle Orton to get well after facing six solid defences. This number is grossly overstated.
TAKING: Denver +6
RISKING: 2.1 units to win 2 PINNACLE
Packers @ Lions
The injuries to Lions QB Matthew Stafford and WR Calvin Johnson may be more publicized but Green Bay's recent losses may be more significant. The Packers have lost an important pair of defensive starters with cornerback Al Harris and linebacker Aaron Kampfman gone for the season. Their absence was felt immediately in last week's game as the 49ers stormed back from a 23-3 halftime deficit to almost pull off win. With Green Bay traveling on short week, spotting huge points within division and having to replace key players, Detroit gets the nod.
TAKING: Detroit +11
Raiders @ Cowboys
Not sure which team is more screwy? Is it the Raiders team that went 0-4 to the Broncos, Texans, Giants and Jets by a combined 134-16 but defeated both the Bengals and Eagles and competing the Chargers twice? Or is it the beloved Cowboys whose offence scored 126 points en route to four consecutive wins before amassing a mere 14 points these past two weeks? With QB Bruce Gradkowski now leading the Black & Silver, the team feels better about itself and we'll feel slightly better taking these points than offering them.
Randall the Handle 11/26
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