This week’s Thursday night game sees the New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos clash at the Caesars Superdome.
Week 7 promises to be a pivotal contest for both teams. Both sides come into this match up having had inconsistent season so far and will need to begin to put some wins together to put themselves into position to be involved in the end of season play-off positions.
New Orleans Saints
The Saints, who have been struggling with four consecutive losses, hope to turn their season around after a tough 51-27 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6.
Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler is expected to start again for New Orleans, following a challenging debut where the Saints rallied but ultimately fell short. Key offensive weapons like Alvin Kamara, who has six rushing touchdowns this season, will be crucial for the Saints to keep pace.
Denver Broncos
On the other side, the Broncos are slightly favored going into the matchup, with a win probability of around 57%.
Led by quarterback Bo Nix, the Broncos have been solid defensively, ranking 5th in pass defense and allowing only 16 points per game, the 4th best in the league. Despite injuries and roster changes, Denver’s defense has been a bright spot, which could cause trouble for the struggling Saints offense.
The game will likely come down to whether the Saints can exploit Denver’s weaker rush defense, while the Broncos will aim to capitalise on New Orleans’ issues in pass coverage, which ranks 29th in the league. The Saints will need their defense, anchored by playmakers like Paulson Adebo, who has three interceptions this season, to step up and contain the Broncos’ balanced attack.
Prediction
With both teams looking to gain momentum, this game could be closer than the odds suggest. The Saints are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive, while the Broncos aim to maintain their status as playoff contenders in the competitive AFC.
Odds
Denver to win (moneyline) 8/11
Under 36.5 points 10/11