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5 Bold Predictions For Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots

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5 Bold Predictions For Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots

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Here we go again. Tom Brady goes head to head with Peyton Manning. Two of the greatest quarterbacks of all time headline this matchup. This will be the 16th time these two legendary QBs square off. The New England Patriots have bested Manning 10 out of 15 times prior. This is the best rivalry in the league. Here are five bold predictions for the game.

5. Patriots Will Rush For Less Than 50 Yards

5. Patriots Will Rush For Less Than 50 Yards
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5. Patriots Will Rush For Less Than 50 Yards

5. Patriots Will Rush For Less Than 50 Yards
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Everything outside of Manning has been quiet, but how good the Denver run defense has been needs to be talked about. They are best in the league in rushing yards against. They have a healthy Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware scaring the defense. Obviously the fact the Broncos lead often attributes, but give this defense the credit it deserves.

4. Both QBs Will Throw A Pick

4. Both QBs Will Throw A Pick
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4. Both QBs Will Throw A Pick

4. Both QBs Will Throw A Pick
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This is the boldest of predictions. Right now, Brady and Manning have a combined five interceptions in 15 starts this season. Those numbers are insane. The problem is, they are both going to have to throw all game. The Pats have an elite secondary, which will goad Manning into a mistake. The Broncos pass rush will force Brady to rush a pass and get picked off himself.

3. The Game Will End On A Field Goal...Again

3. The Game Will End On A Field Goal...Again
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3. The Game Will End On A Field Goal...Again

3. The Game Will End On A Field Goal...Again
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These games don't end in blowouts anymore. These two teams are too competitive. It is going to end in a last second field goal, because that is just how it seems to work.

2. Defense Will Dominate First Half

2. Defense Will Dominate First Half
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2. Defense Will Dominate First Half

2. Defense Will Dominate First Half
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Locker room adjustments will make this an afterthought by games end, but I expect both teams to have low scores at the end of the half. The defense will have a good gameplan on both sides.

1. Manning and Brady Will Throw The Same Amount Of TD's

1. Manning and Brady Will Throw The Same Amount Of TD's
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1. Manning and Brady Will Throw The Same Amount Of TD's

1. Manning and Brady Will Throw The Same Amount Of TD's
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That number will be four a piece. This game will start off slow, but will pick up in a big way in the second half. Expect to see a lot of big plays to start the third quarter.

Nick Villano is the New Jersey Devils writer for Rant Sports. He also adds to the site’s NBA, MLB and NFL content. You can follow him on Twitter or add him to your Google circle.

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