Including the 1997-2012 season in The Post, Cat’s record in print stands at 480-408 (54 percent) against the spread.
Chargers (+9 ½) over BRONCOS: The development and established-threat status of rookie wideout Keenan Allen boosted Bolts’ stock immeasurably. Their extreme ball-control maintenance (racked at least one first down on virtually 75 percent of their drives) keeps the ball out of Peyton Manning’s hands. No one beat San Diego by more than 10 points, all season.
A review of Denver’s seasonal log confirms that when facing anything other than league mediocrities (and the Eagles, prior to the emergence of Nick Foles), they blew no one away. Broncos defense has been little more than a rumor against any respectable foe, especially since the loss of Von Miller. Even should this favorite vault to a double-digit early lead, Bolts won’t panic. Philip Rivers will play keepaway, and stay within reach. And at crunch time, if it’s close — who do you want? ALL the pressure’s on Peyton Manning. Mount the Chargers (+9 ½) for one unit.
LAST WEEK: 0-2. Eagles won turnover war, but got gashed on the ground and couldn’t adjust (Eagles, minus one unit). Tough beat at +2 ½, unless you snagged widely available +3 on game day (Packers, minus one unit).
SEASON: 19-17-2.
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