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Niko’s Monday Night Special

• MNF Live Chat will return next week.
• 3-1 on the MNF and Thursday NCAAF Specials.  So here is what I am thinkin….

Broncos @ Chargers (-3, 43.5)

This game is as tough to pick as they come.  While I think the bye does help San Diego so they can refocus on defense and how the heck score TDs in the redzone.  They are pitiful and I am sick of watching this pass happy offense sling it around the field and then get squeezed in the redzone and find themselves kicking FGs.

This all in part to LT’s 2009 bust and trying to make Sproles a full time RB, what is really going on here?  How do they get the balance back?

Rivers can throw the ball and they have play makers all over the field.  However, I did like how the Broncos played Witten a few weeks back limiting him to 4 catches and 31 yards.  I think Gates is a better TE but it is comparable situation.

Denver on the other hand seems to be getting better and better.  Although, it is scary how good the defense has become in one year!  Is that possible in the NFL? Can you go from zero to hero that easily?  Champ Bailey has been hurt as the shut down corner and clearly he is back.  I have to think something is going to give tonight against Rivers offense but no doubt Broncos create some issues and stand up to their defensive success.

Then you have Broncos offense against Chargers gross defense thus far.  Orton kind of reminds me of Pennington, smart, efficient and does not play outside of his capabilities.  Like always, they have numerous RB options and Moreno is looking like a stud.  Marshall is back in the mix and beginning to gel with Orton and the team, a lot good things going on.

So here is my final thoughts and pick…..Click it

Enjoy the game tonight!