MNF Betting Preview: Browns vs. Broncos

The Cleveland Browns head to Denver where they will face off against a Broncos team that has covered the spread in five of their last six games and eight of their last ten.

An Analysis of the Line and Action

75% to 78% of the action on this game was coming in on Denver as of Sunday evening.

We get a line of 6.2 Broncos, which is right on the money. The actual number comes in at -5.5 and moving to 6.

Browns Player to Watch

WR Jerry Jeudy. He returns to Denver, where he was a first-round draft pick in 2020 and mostly a disappointment before being traded to the Browns in March and signing a three-year, $58 million extension. Jeudy’s been on a nice roll, catching 19 passes in his past three games while developing chemistry with QB Jameis Winston. Jeudy is averaging 94.8 yards per game since Week 8.

Broncos Player to Watch

WR Courtland Sutton. He’s come on strong with five consecutive games of 70-plus receiving yards and last week posted his first career game with multiple touchdown catches when he caught a pair of TD throws from surging rookie QB Bo Nix. Rookie wide receivers Devaughn Vele and Troy Franklin are also coming on strong, but Sutton is Nix’s safety valve whenever Denver needs a big play.

Key Matchup

Browns CB Denzel Ward vs. Sutton. A three-time Pro Bowler, Ward may be having his best season as a pro and leads the league with 17 passes defensed. As always, he’ll be given the toughest assignment and this week’s that’s Sutton, who has 36 catches and 467 yards in his past five games.