NFL Betting – Tebow Looks For Seventh Win In Eight Games Versus Chicago

Perhaps the most concerning issue in the rise of the Denver Broncos since quarterback Tim Tebow became the team’s starter is how regardless of how well he plays the media seems opposed to giving him the credit that he deserves. After all, Tebow only took over a team that had just a single win through five games and were in the basement of the AFC West, then led them to a 6-1 record from that point forward and carried them to the top of the division. If it wasn’t for Tebow, the Broncos wouldn’t even be in the equation, nor would they be sports betting favorites this week against the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears @ Denver Broncos (-3.5)

Sunday, 4:05 PM ET

While a defense that does rank fifth in the NFL in sacks does deserve credit, it’s more than a little strange how a D that ranks in the bottom third of the league in most of the other statistical categories continues to get the majority of the credit for the Broncos’ turnaround. After allowing Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback Christian Ponder and running back Toby Gerhart to set career highs in passing and rushing yards respectively, the Denver defense will need to do better against Caleb Hanie and the Bears. Chicago has lost consecutive games to the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs, and they could be in trouble if the reason why the Broncos have been winning (Tebow), continues to do the things that he needs to do to win. Denver is finally the favorites according to the pay head bookies, and they should be considering the way that they continue to get the job done.

NFL Betting Pick: Denver Broncos – 3.5