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The costly Russell Wilson era with the Denver Broncos is likely ending.
Wilson, a nine-time Pro Bowler, was expected to help bring the Broncos back to the glory days of John Elway and Peyton Manning when he was traded by the Seattle Seahawks to Denver for two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-round pick, quarterback Drew Lock and two others in 2022.
Instead, coach Sean Payton announced Wednesday he was benching Wilson in favor of Jarrett Stidham, as the 7-8 Broncos face long odds to make the NFL playoffs (8% chance).
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News of Wilson’s benching moved the line for Denver’s home game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
Denver went from a 6-point favorite to a 3.5-point favorite.
The Broncos’ moneyine odds went from -278 (bet $10 to win $13.60 total) to -183 (bet $10 to win $15.46 total), while the Chargers went from +225 (bet $10 to win $32.50 total) to +151 (bet $10 to win $25.10 total).
The total went from 38.5 combined points scored to 37.5.
Denver’s Super Bowl odds remained at +70000 (bet $10 to win $7,010 total).
Is the Broncos benching Russell Wilson disrespectful?
Chargers @ Broncos (4:25 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS)
Point spread: Broncos -3.5 (Broncos favored to win by more than 3.5 points, otherwise Chargers cover)
Moneyline: Broncos -182 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $15.46 total); Chargers +151 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $25.10 total)
Total: 37.5 points scored by both teams combined
Los Angeles Chargers
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+152
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Denver Broncos
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-3.5
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Wilson signed a five-year, $245 million contract extension with the Broncos on Sept. 1 of last year. But Wilson’s 11-19 record as a…
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