NFL Predictions Week 15: Denver Broncos and Teams Whose Win Streaks Will End

It has to end at some point, unless we expect Tim Tebow to lead the Denver Broncos on a streak that sees them run the table to an 11-5 record. While that is not impossible, it is unlikely, even in this improbable run. The Patriots represent the strongest offense and overall team the Broncos have faced since they began this streak of six consecutive wins.

I would love to see the Broncos win this one at home, but it may be a tall order to ask the Broncos defense to slow the Patriots enough to stay in Tebow's range. I'm taking the Patriots to end the Broncos' run, but Denver will be dangerous in the postseason.

Seattle Seahawks

Their win streak is only at two, but if they have hopes of sneaking into the playoffs, they must win out. On Sunday, they take on the equally-as-desperate Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Bears offense has sputtered nearly to a halt without Jay Cutler and Matt Forte, but the defense has picked it up. Still, the Bears have yet to capture a win in their stars' absence.

They will defeat the Seahawks to breathe a little bit of life back into their season and hope either Cutler or Forte can make it back for one of the final two games.

Caleb Hanie will play his best game as a starter, which won't take much. He and the Bears will generate just enough offense, while containing Marshawn Lynch and Beast Mode for the victory.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

This streak is of the losing variety. The Bucs have lost seven games in a row after starting the season 4-2. Head coach Raheem Morris is on the hot seat and Josh Freeman is looking like less than a franchise QB. They take on the Dallas Cowboys, who have dropped consecutive heartbreakers to the Arizona Cardinals and NY Giants. 

The Bucs defense has been trampled this year, especially on the ground. It catches a break this week, as DeMarco Murray will not play for the Cowboys. Still, slowing the Cowboys' potent attack is no short order, but Morris is a player's coach who will get a spirited effort from his squad as the vultures swirl on his future.

The Cowboys look as though they are ready for another December collapse, but this time they won't be able to blame Tony Romo. He has played outstanding, especially the 320-yard, four-TD performance against the Giants.

This time Dallas head coach Jason Garrett will be the one that takes the fall. Turnovers and a big performance from LeGarrette Blount will slightly cool Morris' seat, but raise Garrett's to a fever pitch.