A perfect example of the difficulties of NFL short weeks

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Published October 20, 2021 11:22 AM

By BARRY WILNER
AP Pro Football Writer

For those who oppose Thursday night NFL games, this week is a perfect example of why. It’s difficult enough to prepare for a Sunday game when you have key injuries, particularly at quarterback. And when both teams are uncertain about their quarterback situation, it doesn’t make for the best brand of football in a short week. As for Pro Picks, it would be best to avoid making a choice for Denver at Cleveland. The Broncos were a 3 1/2-point underdog before the Browns scratched Baker Mayfield because of his left shoulder injury. Case Keenum gets the start and the line dropped to 2 points with that news.

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