Week 7 · Sunday, October 25, 4:05 PM ET
Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals +4.5 at our first look, +4.5 now. 20 injury reports on file. Team pages: Broncos · Cardinals
The read so far
News: Broncos +0.3 · Cardinals −1.1 → favors the Broncos by 1.4. Market: line unchanged. Not priced in
Denver Broncos +0.3
| CB Pat Surtain II Out → Doubtful → Questionable · 0.7 if out, sits 37% of the time |
Questionable | +0.5 |
| LB Jonah Elliss Active → Out → Doubtful → IR |
IR | −0.1 |
Arizona Cardinals −1.1
| DT Walter Nolen III Active → Questionable → Out |
Out | −0.5 |
| S Budda Baker Active → Questionable · 0.6 if out, sits 37% of the time |
Questionable | −0.2 |
| NB Max Melton Active → Questionable · 0.5 if out, sits 37% of the time |
Questionable | −0.2 |
| CB Garrett Williams Active → Questionable · 0.3 if out, sits 37% of the time |
Questionable | −0.1 |
Each player counted once: his whole week, first status to last, in points from his team's side (−0.9 costs his team 0.9). A unit missing two or three starters counts extra. A questionable starter counts at his chance of sitting (shown beside him with his full value if he's ruled out). After the inactive list, a questionable starter who isn't on it is playing.
Line Movement
Data
| Cause | When | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Opening line | +4.5 | |
| Market move, no reported news | Tue Oct 13, 4:04 PM ET | +0.5 |
| Reaction to last week's game | Sun Oct 18, 6:28 PM ET | -1 |
| Surtain back at Broncos practice ahead of Arizona trip | Fri Oct 23, 8:10 AM ET | +0.5 |
| Line now | +4.5 |
Data
| Cause | When | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Opening line | 32.0% (+212) | |
| Market move, no reported news | Tue Oct 13, 4:04 PM ET | 30.1% (+232) |
| Reaction to last week's game | Sun Oct 18, 6:28 PM ET | 32.3% (+210) |
| Surtain back at Broncos practice ahead of Arizona trip | Fri Oct 23, 8:10 AM ET | 32.0% (+212) |
| Price-only move | 33.5% (+199) | |
| Line now | 33.5% (+199) |
Data
| Cause | When | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Opening line | 45.5 | |
| Reaction to last week's game | Sun Oct 18, 9:12 PM ET | -2 |
| ARI RB Love ruled out | Sun Oct 25, 7:21 AM ET | -0.5 |
| Line now | 43 |
Notes
Broncos activate Coleman and Cooper, lose Badie and Elliss to injured reserve
Denver activated running back Jonah Coleman and edge rusher Jonathon Cooper ahead of Sunday's game at Arizona. Running back Tyler Badie and pass rusher Jonah Elliss were placed on injured reserve, reshaping the backfield and pass rush rotation. Denver Broncos (team site)
DEN since this note: −4.5 → −4.5 (no move)
Cardinals Add Evan Hull To Active Roster For Backfield Depth
Arizona promoted running back Evan Hull to the active roster while Jeremiyah Love recovers. Hull sits fourth on the depth chart, giving the Cardinals an extra body behind their committee against Denver. Arizona Cardinals (team site)
ARI since this note: +4.5 → +4.5 (no move)
Surtain, Coleman listed questionable as Broncos rule out three for Arizona trip
Denver gave cornerback Pat Surtain II and running back Jonah Coleman questionable tags for Sunday's game at Arizona, leaving both with a chance to return. Three other Broncos were ruled out. Surtain's availability is the key swing for Denver's secondary. Denver Broncos (team site)
DEN since this note: −4.5 → −4.5 (no move)
Cardinals Set To Use Allgeier-Knight Backfield With Love Out
Arizona will be without running back Jeremiyah Love against Denver. Tyler Allgeier and Zonovan Knight are again expected to split the backfield work. Arizona Cardinals (team site)
ARI since this note: +4.5 → +4.5 (no move)
Surtain limited again; Coleman full go in Denver practice
Denver cornerback Pat Surtain II was limited in practice for a second straight day ahead of the Cardinals game. Running back Jonah Coleman, activated off injured reserve this week, practiced fully two days in a row, pointing to a return to the lineup. Denver Broncos (team site)
DEN since this note: −4 → −4.5 (−0.5)
Cardinals' Love Sits Out Practice But Showing Progress
Running back Jeremiyah Love did not practice, though Arizona's coaching staff said his condition is improving. His availability for Sunday against Denver remains uncertain, affecting the backfield split. ProFootballTalk
ARI since this note: +4 → +4.5 (+0.5)
Broncos pass rusher Cooper off exempt list, available again
Jonathon Cooper has been removed from the commissioner's exempt list after being away following two June domestic violence arrests. His return adds an edge rusher back to Denver's defensive rotation for the trip to Arizona. ESPN
DEN since this note: −4 → −4.5 (−0.5)
Broncos open practice window for rookie back Coleman
Denver designated running back Jonah Coleman to return from injured reserve, starting his practice window. He could rejoin the backfield rotation in the coming weeks. Denver Broncos (team site)
DEN since this note: −4 → −4.5 (−0.5)
Cardinals Claim Rookie Tackle Reese Off Waivers
Arizona added rookie offensive tackle Albert Reese on waivers after Carolina let him go. He provides depth along the offensive line heading into the Denver game. Arizona Cardinals (team site)
ARI since this note: +4 → +4.5 (+0.5)
Surtain back at Broncos practice ahead of Arizona trip
Denver cornerback Pat Surtain II practiced Wednesday, a step toward playing at Arizona. His return would restore the Broncos' top coverage defender. ProFootballTalk
DEN since this note: −4 → −4.5 (−0.5)
Payton backs Nix as Denver's starter despite criticism
Broncos coach Sean Payton said he has not thought about replacing Bo Nix at quarterback following a shaky showing in Denver's overtime win over Seattle. Nix remains the starter for the trip to Arizona. ProFootballTalk
DEN since this note: −4.5 → −4.5 (no move)
Total drops 1.5 for Broncos at Cardinals with no reported news
The consensus total on Broncos at Cardinals has moved from 44.5 to 43, with 7 of 7 books moving the same way (a broad, fast move). Neither team has reported news that explains it yet; moves like this often come before a story breaks.
ARI since this note: +4.5 → +4.5 (no move)
Broncos pass rusher Cooper cleared off exempt list
The NFL removed Denver outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper from the Commissioner's Exempt List. He is again eligible to be on the roster and play, restoring a key edge rusher to the defense. ProFootballTalk
DEN since this note: −5 → −4.5 (+0.5)
Injury Report
Denver Broncos
| Player | Change | Worth | Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB Pat Surtain II Tue 12:25 PM |
Out → Doubtful | −0.0 | — |
| S Talanoa Hufanga Tue 12:25 PM |
Out → Doubtful | −0.0 | — |
| LB Jonah Elliss Wed 5:44 PM |
Active → Out | +0.1 | — |
| CB Pat Surtain II Wed 5:44 PM |
Doubtful → Questionable | −0.4 | — |
| LB Jonah Elliss Wed 7:25 PM |
Out → Doubtful | −0.0 | — |
| WR Jaylen Waddle Wed 7:25 PM |
Active → Questionable | +0.0 | — |
| S Talanoa Hufanga Fri 5:33 PM |
Doubtful → Out | +0.0 | — |
| LB Jonah Elliss Sat 5:04 PM |
Out → IR | 0.0 | — |
Out long-term, already in the line: Pat Bryant (WR · IR · since Week 5).
Arizona Cardinals
| Player | Change | Worth | Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Andrew Wingard Tue 12:25 PM |
Out → Questionable | −0.1 | — |
| RB Jeremiyah Love Tue 12:25 PM |
Out → Questionable | −0.2 | — |
| CB Garrett Williams Wed 8:06 PM |
Active → Questionable | +0.1 | — |
| NB Max Melton Wed 8:06 PM |
Active → Questionable | +0.2 | — |
| DT Walter Nolen III Wed 8:06 PM |
Active → Questionable | +0.2 | — |
| S Budda Baker Wed 8:06 PM |
Active → Questionable | +0.2 | — |
| RB Jeremiyah Love Thu 4:47 PM |
Questionable → Doubtful | +0.2 | — |
| G Jon Gaines II Thu 7:34 PM |
Active → Questionable | +0.0 | — |
| DT Walter Nolen III Fri 1:49 PM |
Questionable → Out | +0.3 | — |
| G Jon Gaines II Fri 1:49 PM |
Questionable → Out | +0.0 | — |
| RB Jeremiyah Love Fri 1:49 PM |
Questionable → Out | +0.2 | — |
| S Andrew Wingard Fri 5:33 PM |
Questionable → Out | +0.1 | — |
Out long-term, already in the line: Paris Johnson Jr. (OL · IR · since Week 5), Will Johnson (DB · IR · since Week 3), Isaiah Adams (OL · IR · since Week 5).
Worth = points against the team from that change in his chance of playing, on our valuation of him over his backup.
Every Book · Cardinals side
| Book | Spread | Price | Moneyline | Decimal | Win % (no-vig) | Total | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consensus | +4.5 | −110 | +187 | 2.87 | 33.5% | 43 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| Kalshi | +4.5 | — | +199 | 2.99 | 33.5% | 43 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| DraftKings | +4.5 | −110 | +185 | 2.85 | 33.6% | 43.5 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| FanDuel | +4.5 | −112 | +188 | 2.88 | 33.4% | 43.5 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| BetMGM | +4.5 | −110 | +185 | 2.85 | 33.6% | 43.5 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| Caesars | +4.5 | −112 | +186 | 2.86 | 33.6% | 43 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| Fanatics | +4.5 | −110 | +185 | 2.85 | 33.6% | 43 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| BetRivers | +4.5 | −109 | +190 | 2.90 | 32.7% | 43.5 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| BetOnline | +4.5 | −110 | +189 | 2.89 | 33.3% | 43 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| Bovada | +4.5 | −110 | +185 | 2.85 | 33.6% | 43 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| LowVig | +4.5 | −106 | +189 | 2.89 | 33.3% | 43 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| MyBookie | +4.5 | −110 | +187 | 2.87 | 33.5% | 43.5 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| BetUS | +4.5 | −110 | +190 | 2.90 | 33.2% | 43 | Sun 7:21 AM |
Best for DEN: FanDuel −4.5 (−108)Best for ARI: BetRivers +4.5 (−109)
Latest quotes. Kalshi's percentage is its contract price; its odds are that price with no margin. The Broncos side is the mirror image.