The Denver Broncos sit at 6-6 and still have a great shot at making the playoffs if they can take of busine s down the stretch. However, the team was rocked with the on Thursday.If Denver is to take care of busine s, the first matter comes in Rowan Wick Jersey the form of the traveling Detroit Lions. Thus far, the Broncos have mostly beaten up on sub-.500 opponents. The Lions are a one-win club right now so that bodes well for Denver.But you know what they say about 'any given Sunday'. How will Broncos-Lions shake out? Let's go around the table to see what the staff predicts. Kenneth Booker () 9-3:Denver looks to bounce back after a crushing defeat to Kansas City. Denver will need to keep Javonte Williams heavily involved in the game plan as he continues to show his value every time he touches the ball. The Broncos' defense will also need to continue its dominant ways and avoid falling victim to this trap game. The Broncos steamroll the Lions in the Mile High City.Pick: Broncos 27, Lions 10 James Campbell () 7-5:With the untimely and all too tragic pa sing of Demaryius Thomas, expect the Broncos to put together their best performance of the season and come out fired up. The snakebitten Lions are banged up and there is a lot of illne s in their team but the Broncos need to handle their busine s.This one's for DT. Simple as that.Pick: Broncos 33, Lions 14 Keith Cummings () 4-8:In the wake of the tragic Thomas news, this game feels like a heavy burden But, the show must go on, as much to honor Thomas' memory as anything else. This is a must-win game for the Broncos and despite the Lions being an inferior team on paper, they carry high energy levels after Adbert Alzolay Jersey winning their first game last week. In this one, the steady version of Teddy Bridgewater returns and the Broncos create three turnovers on defense as they run out comfortable winners and they're on to Cincinnati.Pick: Broncos 28, Lions 10 Mike Evans () 5-7:This is a must-win game for the Broncos if they want to stay in the playoff hunt. As importantly, it's a 'get right game for Bridgewater and the offense. Sundays contest is the perfect opportunity for Denver's wide receiver unit to make big plays against Detroits 31st-ranked defense. Look for Bridgewater to throw two touchdowns against the leaky Lions as VicFangios defense dominates and creates multiple turnovers against the 27th-ranked Detroit offense.Pick: Broncos 24, Lions 14 Thomas Hall () 6-6:The Broncos will a suredly be playing with heavy hearts on Sunday after the pa sing of Thomas which weighs heavily on gameday for players and fans. Against the Lions, the Broncos will pay tribute with a moment of silence and win. The Broncos' running game should have little trouble while the defense will put the clamps on the Lions . The Broncos cruise to victory.Pick: Broncos 34, Lions 17 Zach Hicks () 5-7:While it is tough to focus on anything football-related following the pa sing of Thomas, the Broncos do have a game this weekend. The Lions are fresh off of their first win of the season but the Broncos are simply the better team in all phases and should cruise to victory in this one.Pick: Broncos 27, Lions 6 Chad Jensen () 6-6: Fueled by the emotion of Thomas' pa sing, the Blank Jersey Broncos lay a heavy-hearted beatdown on the Lions. Williams builds on his breakout game at Arrowhead with another monster outing while Noah Fant out-produces his former Iowa teammate T.J. Hockenson in the stat department. Bridgewater still looks pedestrian but it's no matter as the Broncos' defense absolutely smothers Jared Goff and company.Scroll to ContinuePick: Broncos 24, Lions 9 Zack Kelberman () 6-6: The Broncos are coming off a lo s, which means according to 2021 law they're about to beat a subpar opponent, giving the fan base another false sense of security and hope that this outfit is a legitimate playoff contender. Keep in mind: the opponent is Detroit, arguably the most haple s franchise in NFL history. Considering the talent discrepancies, this game has no busine s even being close. If Denver somehow loses, at home, no le s, Fangio and the entire coaching staff should be dismi sed on the spot. But they won't.Pick: Broncos 30, Lions 16 Nick Kendell () 6-6:The Broncos may be down after losing to the Chiefs for the 12th time in a row, but for their 2021 playoff hopes, they aren't out yet. However, if Denver loses this weekend to the Lions, it'll definitely be time to stick a fork in this iteration of the Broncos. In theory, the Broncos 'should' beat up the Lions on Sunday (should). Vegas agrees Mike Montgomery Jersey as well with the line shifting from -8 to -10.5 to the Broncos over the last few days. The Lions have a sneaky-good offensive line with three good former first-round picks making up the unit in Taylor Decker, Frank Ragnow, and Penei Sewell. Detroit also has Goff and a pretty terrible defense. The Broncos should win. The Broncos win.Pick: Broncos 23, Lions 6 Bob Morris () 6-6:The last thing any Broncos fan wants to hear is the pa sing of a beloved player, especially at such a young age, which is why there is so much sadne s about the pa sing of Thomas. Some of DTs former teammates are still with the Broncos and will go into Sundays game against the Lions with heavy hearts. The Lions David Bote Jersey are coming off their first win of the season and have shown they can keep it close with other teams, so the Broncos cant take them lightly. Heres hoping the Broncos find inspiration and get things back on track. The defense has done its part the last few games, and the offense has shown it can get the job done but needs to execute. While the Broncos have been difficult to predict on a weekly basis, I think they will come out with a win Sunday.Pick: Broncos 24, Lions 17 Luke Patterson () 6-6:The sudden and tragic death of Thomas has shaken Broncos Country to its core. It'll be an emotionally charged atmosphere this Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High against the Lions. Maybe the energy rallies the Broncos to a victory as they have the most talent on both sides of the ball. But the Lions are fighters and never give up, sometimes mirroring the philosophy of head coach Dan Campbell. It's a coin flip on this one.Pick: Broncos 23, Lions 20 Lance Sanderson () 7-5:I have little words for this game on Sunday. It doesn't matter. RIP Demaryius Thomas. That's all.Pick: B