NFL Week 5 Odds: New England at Denver

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In Josh McDaniels’ first head-to-head battle with his mentor, the surprising Denver Broncos face a major test Sunday when they host the New England Patriots, also riding the success of a new-look defense.

NFL Week 5 odds have the Patriots listed as 3.5-point road favorites.

After the Jay Cutler drama unfolded, McDaniels was set on revamping a defense that finished as one of the worst in the AFC, allowing 146.1 rushing yards per game and 228.5 through the air while creating a league-low 13 turnovers.

The defense came up big in a 17-10 win over Dallas in Week 4, sacking Tony Romo five times.

The Broncos are also getting efficient play from Kyle Orton, who has completed 59.0 percent of his passes for 906 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions.

The Patriots lost their last trip to Denver 27-13 in the divisional playoffs on Jan. 14, 2006.

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