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cdumler7
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I figured about that time we get a game thread going for week 1. Been a while since I have been this nervous for a week 1 game. Figure get the conversation started with a few things I have been pondering...
What is everyone's favorite matchups heading into this one?
For me it will be seeing Surtain/Darby vs. Metcalf/Lockett. I have my doubts about whether Geno could take advantage of those two winning their battles, but a good test to see where our top guys sit if they can hold their own against a nice 1-2 punch.
X-Factor of the game?
I'll go Javonte/Gordon having a great game. The last thing Pete Carroll wants happening in front of their home crowd is Wilson destroying them. My guess is they will sell out to stop the pass leaving some great opportunities for the run game to take off. As much as I want Wilson to be the hero I also like the idea of him showing he gets to go to a team where he doesn't have to be the man in order for them to win.
Hero of the game?
I'll go Bradley Chubb. He just got voted captain and is finally healthy. He will be lined up against a rookie in Cross that will have some game 1 nerves. I think Bradley Chubb gets two sacks and one of them results in a turnover leading to an easy Touchdown for the Broncos.
Final Score? It won't be the prettiest game by the Broncos but I'll go 24-17 Broncos win. Broncos control the game most of the way and even enter the 4th quarter up 21-10. Give up a late score when things are in hand making it seem closer than it was.
What is everyone's favorite matchups heading into this one?
For me it will be seeing Surtain/Darby vs. Metcalf/Lockett. I have my doubts about whether Geno could take advantage of those two winning their battles, but a good test to see where our top guys sit if they can hold their own against a nice 1-2 punch.
X-Factor of the game?
I'll go Javonte/Gordon having a great game. The last thing Pete Carroll wants happening in front of their home crowd is Wilson destroying them. My guess is they will sell out to stop the pass leaving some great opportunities for the run game to take off. As much as I want Wilson to be the hero I also like the idea of him showing he gets to go to a team where he doesn't have to be the man in order for them to win.
Hero of the game?
I'll go Bradley Chubb. He just got voted captain and is finally healthy. He will be lined up against a rookie in Cross that will have some game 1 nerves. I think Bradley Chubb gets two sacks and one of them results in a turnover leading to an easy Touchdown for the Broncos.
Final Score? It won't be the prettiest game by the Broncos but I'll go 24-17 Broncos win. Broncos control the game most of the way and even enter the 4th quarter up 21-10. Give up a late score when things are in hand making it seem closer than it was.