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Football is back. : Football is back, baby! After a long and wild offseason, Week Jimmy Moreland Jersey 1 of the 's regular season is upon us. This includes the putting a bow on the first collection of games this season as they will host the in the second and final game of Monday Night Football in the season's first week.The last time we saw these two clubs face off against one another came back in 2019, but they were in wildly different positions from where they are now. In that game -- a 16-0 win by Denver -- Tenne see was in the proce s of making the switch from to at quarterback, a move that proved extremely productive as Tannehill was able to light it up the rest of the way and lead the Titans to an AFC Championship appearance. Meanwhile for the Broncos, , who would finish the year as the starter, was still holding a clipboard watching sling it.Looking at this matchup on Monday night, the oddsmakers don't see this as a high-scoring affair as it's been given the second-lowest over/under total on the Week 1 slate. The line, however, has swung dramatically in recent days in light of some news coming down on game week.Here, we're going to dive into everything there is to know about this matchup from a gambling perspective to have you betting sharp before kickoff. All odds via William Hill Sportsbook. Date:Monday, September 14 |Time:10:20 p.m. ETLocation:Empower Field at Mile High (Denver, Colorado)TV:ESPN|Stream:fuboTV ( )Follow:The line originally opened up with Tenne see as a 2.5-point road 'dog back in May. That remained the case for the bulk of the summer before September saw the line flip. Following the news coming out this week that star Broncos pa s-rusher suffered a tendon injury in practice that is likely to sideline him for the rest of the season, Denver is now getting points in this matchup. That's also not mentioning that the Broncos may also be without No. 1 receiver -- officially Marcus Cannon Jersey listed as questionable -- after he suffered a shoulder injury in practice. Meanwhile, the Titans made news last week inking to add to its pa s rush.The pick: Titans -3.While most clubs will not have the full benefit of a traditional home-field advantage that includes fans in attendance for these games, the Broncos still have the altitude as a key factor for opposing clubs coming into Mile High. When first looking at this contest, that was an attractive play, especially after a summer with no preseason games and limited practice se sions due to the pandemic. That said, the lo s of Miller for this contest has me rolling back to laying the points and going with Tenne see to open up the year with a win. Ryan Tannehill (who went 8-4-1 ATS as a starter last season) should now have a clean pocket to work from, and once the Titans jump out to a lead, they can lean on to ride them the rest of the way. Outside of vs. coming in at an O/U of 39.5, this is the lowest point total on the Week 1 slate. It dipped a point this week in the aftermath of Clowney signing with Tenne see and hasn't budged since, which is an indicator by the oddsmakers that the pa s rusher should have an immediate impact in the Titans front seven. Because the Broncos averaged 21.4 points a game during Lock's five-game stretch at the starter to end last season along with the additions of and first-round receiver , the Over might be a popular pick with the public. If you like Tenne see here (which I do), it's not that conducive to roll with the Titans and the Over. If they get up, they'll just grind it out with Henry, kill the clock and grind out a defensive battle. The pick: Under 41 points. Because of Cedric Ogbuehi Jersey the altitude, I doubt this will be a track meet that lights up the scoreboard. Not only is Clowney now added to the equation, but Tenne see boasts second-year defensive tackle , who is entering 2020 completely healthy. No. 1 corner is also back after mi sing the second half of last year due to a broken wrist. That defense coupled with Henry screams the Under for me. It also should be noted that the Under went 7-2 on Monday Night Football through Week 8 last season.The pick: Under 20.5.Again, this is going to be a low-scoring game for a number of reasons and I expect the first half in a lot of these games to be a bit choppy as this is the first live action clubs are seeing all year. Philip Lindsay total rushing yards: Over 37.5 (-110). Even with the arrival of Melvin Gordon, Lindsay was named the co-starter in Denver's backfield, which Kenyon Green Jersey would suggest that he'll still have a sizable role in their backfield. I expect Lindsay will have a bigger role to start the season to help Gordon ease into the Broncos offense, which should help him hit this Over. In that same vein, I don't hate getting Lindsay's Over for total rushing and receiving yards at 53.5 (-110) either.Melvin Gordon total rushing yards: Over 45.5 (-110). While the carries will likely be more of a split in the opener, I do think Denver will want to see what they have in Gordon and will give him plenty of opportunities to pile up yards. Gordon averaged 51 rushing yards a game for the last season and should continue to hover around that number in Denver. Taking Gordon to score a touchdown at any point in this game at +163 is also something that catches my eye.Ryan Tannehill total pa sing yards: Over 228.5 (-110).I liked this better when the line was at 218.5 earlier this week, but Tannehill averaged 228.5 yards for Tenne see during his first season as the starter and I expect him to continue his succe s from a year ago. A.J. Brown should be better in Year 2 and is an intriguing receiving tight end. With no Von Miller terrorizing him every time he drops back, Tannehill should have an easy time throwing the ball. Ryan Tannehill total pa sing touchdowns: Over 1.5 (-115). Similar to the pa sing yards Over, Tannehill will be working with a clean pocket and should find the end zone at least twice.Derrick Henry total rushing yards: Under 96.5 (-110).I do think Tenne see will ride him if they get a substantial lead, but the altitude could slow him down here and the Titans could limit Henry to keep him fresh. anytime touchdown (+450). This is a lotto ticket, but if Sutton is out, Patrick should be the one benefiting the most in terms of snaps and targets. That gives him ample opportunity to find the Davis Mills Jersey end zone in the opener. Jonnu Smith total receiving yards: Over 27.5 (-110). After Ryan Tannehill became the starter in Week 7 last year, Smith averaged 34.2 yards per game for the rest of the regular season. That should only increase as he enters a potential breakout season.Jerry Jeudy total receiving yards: Over 36.5 (-110). Could very well be the No. 1 targe