Between the Lines

Three reasons to like Broncos-Chiefs over 48 points

• The Broncos average 22.7 points per game and 368 yards of offense, while giving up 29.4 points per game and 381 yards.

• In their past three games, the Chiefs have averaged 34 points, while giving up 28.7 points.

• Four of the teams' past five meetings have gone over the total.

Three reasons to like the Cowboys (+5) over the Colts

• Since making a coaching change, the Cowboys are 2-1 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.

• Injuries have depleted the Colts, limiting what they can do on offense.

• In their past three games, the Cowboys have averaged 31 points, while the Colts have averaged 21.

Last week: 1-0-1

season: 9-14-1