That game is not a trap game especially since the Broncos are playing so much better here lately. They have won 4 in a row. In that span they beat the Chiefs 24-9.
So please explain to me how’s that a trap game?
Granted the Broncos are riding a 4-game win streak so can't take that away from them. However, 3 of the 4 games were at home, and three of the wins were by a TOTAL of 5 points. They are 4-2 this season in games decided by 3 points or less.
Other than the Chiefs game they don't have a win against a good team. And no, the Bills are not a good team this year and just fired their OC.
They play the Browns at home then the Texans, Chargers and Lions on the road with a combined 10-5 home record.
I am curious if they turned a corner or just playing recent games against teams that are spiraling (Bills and Vikings) and a Chiefs team that has lost two of their last three.
And it's not like Russell Wilson has been lighting it up. They've averaged 22 points a game in this 4-game win streak. But what is working is a defense that isn't great overall, but they have excelled in creating turnovers over the last three games.
12 of their 19 forced turnovers on the season have happened against the Chiefs, Bills and Vikings. This is how they are winning games.
However, they have been abysmal against the run during this 4-game win streak, giving up 137 to the Jets, 192 to the Bills and 175 to the Vikings. (Spoiler: the Jets and Vikings run game is right there with the Texans in the lower third of the teams)
This week against Cleveland will a good test as the Browns are bad at giving the ball up but have a ridiculously good defense. And their offense is third in the league in rushing.
As much as I don't want to see the Browns win, I don't want Denver riding into NRG with the confidence of a 5-game win streak.