Today’ Game

DENVER at DETROIT

* The line: Detroit by 4 1/2.

* Key injuries: DET--Cornerback J.B. Brown (groin, doubtful).

* Key elements: Olandis Gary’s 183 yards rushing last week were most by Bronco rookie. Lion defensive end Robert Porcher has four sacks the last two weeks, and set a career high with 13 1/2 sacks.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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Den Det Points scored 20.8 (15) 21.3 (13T) Points allowed 21.4 (22) 20.1 (16) Passing O 233.1 (11) 247.6 (8T) Rushing O 115.4 (12) 85.5 (27) Total O 348.6 (12) 333.1 (16) Passing D 202.8 (8) 261.0 (31) Rushing D 107.9 (17) 85.0 (5) Total D 310.7 (9) 346.0 (20)

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* The pick: Denver. The Lions and the Broncos lead the league with injured players. So take the best coach.

--Research by JIM BARRERO; Pick by T.J. SIMERS