The Denver Broncos (3-6) have a bye this week before facing the Minnesota Vikings (6-3) on the road in Week 11. Minnesota will face the Dallas Cowboys (5-3) in Week 10.
Early odds for Denver’s showdown with the Vikings list the home team as heavy favorites. Minnesota is considered a 10-point favorite, according to betnow.eu and other betting websites. The Broncos are 5-4 against the spread this season.
Denver is expected to start quarterback Brandon Allen against the Vikings after the first-year starter helped the team defeat the Cleveland Browns 24-19 in Week 9. Allen gave the Broncos’ offense a spark but Denver is still considered a longshot to reach the NFL playoffs.
Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (hand) returned to practice last week and he hopes to play against Minnesota next week. Patrick will likely be the team’s third-string receiver behind Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton.
After a slow start to begin the year, Denver might be considered a betting underdog in every remaining game this season.
