The Denver Broncos are in the NFL playoffs. Their prize is a trip to Orchard Park, N.Y., in early January
The Broncos beat the Chiefs' backups on Sunday to seal their ticket to Wild Card Weekend. The Bills, meanwhile, rested MVP-favorite Josh Allen ahead of a home game to open their playoff campaign.
So, here are opening Broncos vs. Bills odds for the NFL Wild Card Round of the playoffs next weekend.
Broncos vs. Bills Odds
| Broncos Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7.5 -105 | 47.5 -110o / -110u | +325 |
| Bills Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7.5 -115 | 47.5 -110o / -110u | -425 |
- Broncos vs. Bills spread: Broncos +7.5 (-105), Bills -7.5 (-115)
- Broncos vs. Bills total: Over/Under 47.5 points scored
- Broncos vs. Bills moneylines: Broncos +325, Bills -425
These odds are as of Sunday at 9:15 p.m. ET.
Broncos vs. Bills Projection
Sean Koerner, Action Network's director of predictive analytics, is delivering us his early projections for every playoff game as each matchup is set.
Koerner projects this spread as Bills -9.5 with the over/under set at 48 points scored.
Denver Broncos
By Brandon Anderson
It took until the final day of the season, but the Broncos are back in the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons. Denver blew past its posted win total of 5.5 with a surprising defense and a strong season from rookie QB Bo Nix under head coach Sean Payton’s tutelage.
Nix was a Checkdown Charlie to start the season but has found chemistry with Courtland Sutton. Denver invested a lot into its offensive line and has struggled to run the ball consistently but that line has given Nix time to get the ball out to his weapons.
There’s no question that Denver’s defense is its calling card. Vance Joseph loves to dial up pressure, with Nik Bonitto and company bringing the heat, and Defensive Player of the Year hopeful Patrick Surtain Jr. has played shutdown ball for an outstanding secondary.
Denver’s defense rates near the top of the league in most metrics and will need to lead the way in any playoff matchup, but especially against the Bills.
Buffalo Bills
By Brandon Anderson
Is this finally the year for the Bills?
Buffalo rolls into the playoffs with huge statement wins over the Chiefs and Lions down the home stretch, and Josh Allen is the presumptive MVP favorite as Buffalo attempts to circle the wagons and finally win the big one.
If the Bills win it all, Allen and the offense will be the reason.
Buffalo’s offense has been as good as any in the NFL this season, both running and passing, and Allen is a huge part of that with both his legs and his arm. James Cook has also been a big weapon out of the backfield, and the midseason addition of Amari Cooper bolstered a deep and versatile receiving corps.
The big question is whether Sean McDermott’s defense is up to the task.
The Bills gave up 44 points to the Rams and 42 to the Lions in December, plus 35 to the Ravens back in September. The defense has tailed off late in the season and can be beaten by top offenses, and Buffalo will face plenty of those if it’s going to make a playoff run.
