Free NFL Picks For Today, Sunday 8/11/2024
Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts NFL Pick Prediction 8/11/2024
Broncos at Colts—Indianapolis will play Anthony Richardson and the starters a series or two. Backing up Richardson are Joe Flacco, Sam Ehlinger and Kedon Slovis. Jarrett Stidham will get the start at quarterback for Denver. Behind him are Bo Nix and Zach Wilson. The Broncos starters could see up to 20 snaps.
The Pick:
Head coach Sean Payton made it clear in his press conference that winning is important in the preseason to help set the table for a successful regular season. He did mention that finding the 53 men roster the utmost importance of preseason. The Broncos have covered 10 of their past 12 preseason openers. Indianapolis is 1-4-1 to the spread in their preseason openers. Nix starts next week so there is a starting quarterback battle for the Broncos. Wilson is competing for a backup spot to help salvage his career. How much Joe Flacco plays here for the Colts is a question mark with younger QBs behind him. The Broncos had a third highest scoring offense in preseason last year putting up 26 points and 376 yards per game. They were the second lowest scoring defense in the preseason in 2023 by surrendering 13 points and 297 yards per game. Play Denver +2.
Dallas Cowboys vs. LA Rams NFL Pick Prediction 8/11/2024
Cowboys at Rams—Dallas will sit Dak Prescott and all key starters in the opener. The backups behind Prescott are Cooper Rush and Trey Lance. Sean McVay has not played any key starters in any preseason game during his career with the Rams. Stetson Bennett and Dresser Winn are the two roster quarterbacks backing up Stafford. Jimmy Garoppolo is suspended.
The Pick:
LA was the second lowest scoring offense in the preseason last season as they averaged 11.3 points and 215 yards per game. Dallas is 0-4 and LA 2-9 to the spread in their preseason openers. McVay shows nothing in the preseason and goes plain vanilla. Play Dallas and LA under 35.5.