Ed Feng laid ‑8.5 with Denver, calling Cam Ward’s first NFL start at altitude a worst-case scenario against a Broncos defense that finished elite last season. Denver fortified an already loaded secondary by drafting corner Jahdae Barron in Round 1, and although edge rushers Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper may not match last year’s 28 combined sacks, Feng still projects consistent pressure. His model makes the game Denver ‑10.3, giving more than a 1.5-point cushion against the market. Feng acknowledged he rarely backs big favorites but trusts the defensive mismatch and Ward’s inexperience at Mile High.