Broncos vs. Chargers NFL Week 6 Betting Lines

Denver Broncos NFL Week 6 Betting Lines

The Denver Broncos extended their win streak to three games with a gritty victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, thanks to a balanced offense and a dominant defensive showing. Bo Nix delivered his best performance of the season, posting a 117.2 QB rating by completing 19 of 27 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns, while also adding another rushing score making it three through five played games. The running back duo of Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin forced the Raiders to respect the run, opening up opportunities for Nix to capitalize. Denver’s defense once again proved to be the difference-maker. Despite allowing nearly 50 percent of third-down conversions, the unit forced three turnovers, recorded three sacks, and held Las Vegas without a touchdown on half of their red zone trips. Pat Surtain II, who recently signed a lucrative extension, continued to dominate, with opposing quarterbacks paying the price when challenging him. The Broncos now boast the league's fourth-ranked defense by DVOA, conceding just 14.6 points per game, a testament to their defensive prowess. With momentum on their side, Denver will look to continue their dominance in Week 6 betting action against the injury-plagued Los Angeles Chargers, setting up a key divisional showdown.

Denver’s pair of losses to start the year saw their odds to win Super Bowl LIX and win the AFC swell to 400-1 and 200-1, respectively. But after logging one of the bigger upsets of the Week 3 slate and following it up with wins against the Jets and Raiders, the rates of return have been trimmed to 90-1 and 40-1. Their odds to win the AFC West shortened up again as well dropping from 25-1 to 16-1, while their readjusted in-season win total odds have jumped two full games from the 5.5 opener to 7.5 over the last three weeks with heavier vig now supplanted on the over. Denver entered the year +450 dogs to make the playoffs, but the “Yes” now reads +180 from +380 with the “No” -220 after initially hitting the board -650.

NFL Week 6 Betting Lines

Los Angeles Chargers -3

Denver Broncos +3

Total: 35.5

Money Line: Chargers -160, Broncos +140

Denver Broncos Week 6 Matchup

On Sunday, October 13, 2024, the Denver Broncos will take on the Los Angeles Chargers from Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO. Kickoff time is set for 4:05 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX. The lookahead NFL Week 6 betting lines surfaced with Denver catching 1.5-points and the total set at 36.5. Though Denver has been backed with nearly 50 percent of the bets and 65 percent of the money per early action reports from the online sportsbook, the NFL spread has swelled to +3. Clearly, linemakers have taken in a number of big bets on the visitors from respected money. Denver failed to cover as 2.5-point home dogs to Pittsburgh back in Week 2 moving the team to 1-2 SU and ATS when catching up to a field goal at home under Payton’s watch. The under paid out in all three of those matchups with 21.7 points scored on average which has NFL crypto bettors looking to the low side of the lowest total of the Week 6 betting slate with the number to beat down a full point to 35.5. Denver has owned this rivalry at home coming out on top nine of the last 10 times and covering the closing NFL odds at a 6-3-1 clip. However, the teams managed to combine for high scorers in seven of those matchups with an average of 45.5 points hitting the board.

Denver Broncos Week 5 Recap

The Denver Broncos emphatically ended their eight-game losing streak to the Las Vegas Raiders with a commanding 34-18 NFL odds win, powered by Pat Surtain II's standout defensive performance. Surtain, who recently signed a major contract extension, had two key interceptions, including a 100-yard pick-six that shifted the game’s momentum midway through the second quarter. His second interception set up another Broncos touchdown, helping Denver overcome an early 10-0 deficit. Bo Nix had a solid game, throwing two touchdowns and rushing for another, as the Broncos’ offense spread the ball to a franchise-record 11 different players. The win marked the first over the Raiders since 2019 and improved Denver’s record to 3-2 SU and 4-1 against the NFL spread. Denver’s defense, reminiscent of its “Orange Crush” days, held the Raiders to just five rushing yards in the second half, effectively neutralizing Las Vegas after halftime. Gardner Minshew struggled for the Raiders, throwing two interceptions before being replaced by rookie Aidan O'Connell, who also threw a pick to Surtain. Injuries continued to plague both teams, with Denver’s center Matt Wattenberg and tackle Alex Palczewski leaving the game. However, the Broncos' defense and special teams capitalized on numerous Raiders mistakes, setting up multiple scoring opportunities to allow for the home team to secure the comeback win.

2024 Denver Broncos Schedule, Results & Record

Founded in 1960 as charter members of the American Football League, the Denver Broncos did not post a winning record until 1973. In the franchise's early years, the Broncos were known for their hideous brown and yellow uniforms that included vertical socks. Even when they went to orange and blue in the mid-1960s, the team was still bad and ran on a shoestring budget. The biggest claim to fame for the Broncos was their win over the Detroit Lions in a 1966 exhibition game. It was the first exhibition game between the AFL and NFL and a shocking upset.

Led by the Orange Crush defense, Denver finally made the playoffs and the first Super Bowl in 1977, losing to the Dallas Cowboys.

In 1983, the franchise's fortunes changed forever with the arrival of first round draft choice John Elway. Elway rewrote the Broncos record book as a Hall of Fame quarterback. Elway and the Broncos lost three Super Bowls before finally winning the Vince Lombardi Trophy in 1997 and 1998 before Elway retired to become a team executive.

Indianapolis Colts import Peyton Manning led the Broncos to two Super Bowls, including their most recent championship in 2015, before retiring after the game. Since then, the Broncos have struggled to find a credible quarterback—until the arrival of Russell Wilson in 2022, or so they thought. Now, it's "Bo Nix Season" in the Mile High City after upper management drafted the well-traveled collegiate star much earlier than experts had predicted in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Denver Broncos Past Seasons (2000)

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