The Denver Broncos are on a worrying slide as they head into a Week 8 matchup with the Washington Football Team, but, luckily for them, Washington's recent struggles make this an intriguing matchup for this afternoon bout. The two teams are a combined 1-7 over the last 4 weeks, and for that reason, there's plenty of bold predictions to make for this funky matchup.

Denver sits at 3-4, which is tied for third (and last) with the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West, but their record is better than their recent performances would suggest. Over the last 4 games, they've lost each by an average of over 9 points per game, which includes a disappointing 17-14 contest against the shorthanded Cleveland Browns. No single Bronco played particularly poorly; rather, it was simply that no one on either side of the ball could produce the splash plays that are necessary to pull away in a tight game.

Washington has lost each of the last 3 games by double digits, which should, in turn, make this a great matchup. Who will come out on top? Here are 4 bold predictions for this Broncos and Football Team matchup.

Denver Broncos Week 8 Predictions

4. Jerry Jeudy balls out in return with 100+ yards, TD

Jeudy went down with an ankle injury in Week 1, but he seemed on his way to a big season before then. He'd racked up 72 yards on 6 catches before even playing most of the third quarter, and while missing all of the fourth. He's one of the most gifted route runners to enter the league in recent years, and he'll show America why he deserves to be placed in the discussion of the NFL's best young receivers on Sunday.

3. Von Miller not only plays, but also records multiple sacks

Miller hasn't practiced all week as of Thursday, but he's still expressed optimism that he can play regardless. He's one of the league's best when he's on the field, and his mere presence often makes all the difference for the Denver defense. After racking up 4 sacks in the first 3 games, he's gone quiet with only 0.5 in the last 4. The Broncos won the first 3 games and have lost the last 4. Coincidence? You decide. Either way, he knows that he is one of Denver's biggest keys to winning, and will come through with a big performance.

2. Javonte Williams burns WFT for huge TD run late

Williams has played the 1B to Melvin Gordon's 1A for most of the 2021 season, but has shown to be an incredibly explosive back who Denver can trust late in ballgames. He's racked up double digits in every game to start the year with great efficiency, while Gordon's yards per carry have slowly been dipping after an excellent start to the campaign. Williams will show Denver just why he deserves a majority share of touches and snaps in this backfield, as he closes the game strong.

1. Broncos stop their collapse, pull off important win

Denver has looked poor, but they're still within striking distance of a playoff spot if they can pull things together. That makes a relatively soft matchup in the Washington Football Team almost a must-win game if they want to play more than 17 games in 2021. With a huge game from Von Miller and a balanced attack on offense, they'll bounce back here in Week 8.

PREDICTION: Broncos 24, Football Team 18