The Detroit Lions are 10½-point underdogs against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Free Press sports writers make predictions for the matchup at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver (4:05 p.m., Fox).
Shawn Windsor
The Lions finally broke through with a last second touchdown for their first victory of the season. And while the universe probably owes them another feel-good win at the buzzer, the Broncos help keep the Lions in the top draft spot. The pick: Broncos 19, Lions 16.
Jeff Seidel
I told myself I wouldn’t pick the Lions all year.