Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos Free NFL Picks & Week 17 Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 12/24/2014
Sunday, December 28, 2014 at 4:25 PM on CBS
Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver
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On Sunday, the Oakland Raiders (3-12) will be looking to pull off an upset when they visit the Denver Broncos (11-4). Earlier this year, the Broncos were able to blow out the Raiders 41-17 in Oakland.
The Raiders were able to pick up just their third win of the year last Sunday when they defeated the Buffalo Bills 26-24 at home. They didn't have any turnovers in that game while their defense held the Bills to just 13 rushing yards.
Through 15 games this season, the Raiders are near the bottom of the league in just about every major offensive category. Running back Darren McFadden has only been able to average 3.5 yards per carry this season and has 521 yards with just two touchdowns. Wide receiver James Jones has caught 71 passes for 649 yards and a team-high six touchdowns.
On Monday night, the Broncos were outscored 10-0 in the fourth quarter of their game against the Cincinnati Bengals and were defeated 37-28. They did not take care of the ball in that loss, finishing with four team turnovers.
The Broncos have been able to gain just under 400 yards per game this season and are fourth in the league in scoring with 29 points per game. Demaryius Thomas has been one of the top wide receivers in the league this season by catching 103 passes for 1,504 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Oakland Raiders Betting Trends
Oakland Raiders are 8-7-0 Against the Spread
Oakland Raiders are 9-6-0 against the Over/Under
Denver Broncos Betting Trends
Denver Broncos are 7-8-0 Against the Spread
Denver Broncos are 9-6-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Oakland Raiders
12/21/14 TE Brian Leonhardt Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Denver
12/21/14 DB Chimdi Chekwa Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Denver
12/21/14 WR Denarius Moore Knee "?" Sunday vs. Denver
12/21/14 T Menelik Watson Foot "?" Sunday vs. Denver
12/20/14 CB Tarell Brown Foot IR
12/17/14 LB Sio Moore Hip IR
12/11/14 S Jonathan Dowling Back IR
11/29/14 CB Carlos Rogers Knee IR
11/27/14 TE David Ausberry Foot IR
10/30/14 S Usama Young Foot IR
10/30/14 DE LaMarr Woodley Bicep IR
10/09/14 LB Nick Roach Concussion IR
10/08/14 LB Kaluka Maiava Hamstring IR
10/02/14 WR Rod Streater Foot IR - designated to return
09/23/14 DB Taiwan Jones Foot IR
09/22/14 S Tyvon Branch Foot IR
09/04/14 LB Kaelin Burnett Knee IR
09/04/14 RB Kory Sheets Achilles IR
09/04/14 TE Nick Kasa Knee IR
Denver Broncos
12/22/14 LB Brandon Marshall Foot "?" Sunday vs. Oakland
12/22/14 T Paul Cornick Toe "?" Sunday vs. Oakland
12/22/14 RB Ronnie Hillman Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Oakland
12/22/14 DB T.J. Ward Neck injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Oakland
12/16/14 LB Danny Trevathan Knee IR
12/13/14 S Quinton Carter Knee IR
11/17/14 RB Montee Ball Groin IR
11/13/14 LB Nate Irving Knee IR
09/23/14 DE Kenny Anunike Elbow IR
09/04/14 WR Jordan Norwood Knee IR
Josh's Pick: Take Denver
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