Two AI Predictions for the NFL Monday Night Game Today

1. ChatGPT Prediction:

This is a fascinating Monday Night Football matchup, and I would give the Broncos a slight edge.

🏈 My prediction: Broncos 24, Chiefs 20

My reasoning:

• Denver was the better team last season, going 14–3, winning the AFC West and earning the AFC's No. 1 seed. Their defense was particularly impressive. 
• Kansas City went 6–11 and missed the playoffs, although that record is somewhat misleading because Patrick Mahomes missed significant time with his knee injury. 
• Mahomes is expected to return, and that is the biggest reason I would not count the Chiefs out. He is coming back from ACL/LCL tears, however, and how mobile he is will be something I watch closely. 
• Denver's defense recorded 68 sacks last season, and that could be the deciding factor if they can pressure Mahomes without constantly blitzing. 
• Denver also added Jaylen Waddle, giving Bo Nix another dangerous weapon. The Broncos return much of the team that reached the AFC Championship Game. 
• The current betting market has Kansas City favored by only about 2.5–3 points, which tells me this is expected to be a very close game. 

My key matchup

Bo Nix vs. Patrick Mahomes is interesting, but I actually think Denver's defense vs. Mahomes' mobility is the most important matchup.

If Mahomes looks like the old Mahomes, Kansas City could certainly win. But if Denver gets pressure early and makes him move on that recovering knee, I think the Broncos have the advantage.

My confidence: Denver 55% - Kansas City 45%.

And I would lean toward the Under 43.5 points. Several current previews also favor a relatively low-scoring game because both teams have strong defenses. 

Final pick: Broncos 24, Chiefs 20.

If I were watching this with you Monday night, David, I'd be especially interested in the first quarter. If Denver can get to Mahomes early, I may become even more confident in the Broncos.

2. PerplexityAI Prediction: 

My lean is Chiefs 23, Broncos 20-a very close, defense-forward Monday

 night game in Kansas City. I would take Denver with the points if the line remains Chiefs 

−2.5 or −3, but narrowly pick Kansas City to win outright on home field.

Why I lean Kansas City

• Arrowhead and a prime-time divisional opener are meaningful advantages in what projects

   as essentially a one-score matchup.

• The market is treating Kansas City as only a modest favorite: roughly −2.5 to −3, with

   a total around 42.5–43.5. That implies neither team is expected to run away with it.

• Forecast models and public predictions are divided, but the available win estimates

  give Kansas City a slight edge—one report cited a 58.5% Chiefs win probability, 

  while prediction-market estimates put the Chiefs around 56%.

Why Denver could spoil it

Denver looks well positioned to make Patrick Mahomes’ return uncomfortable. Several

 previews expect a low-scoring game because of Denver’s defense, the familiarity of an 

AFC West matchup, and questions about whether Mahomes will immediately regain 

his usual mobility following his knee injury.

That is why I see a split verdict:

Question	My prediction
Straight-up winner	Chiefs, narrowly
Most attractive side	Broncos +2.5 or +3
Game style	Tight, physical, relatively low scoring
Total	Slight lean Under 43.5
Predicted score	Chiefs 23, Broncos 20

The decisive factor

The key is third down late in the game. If Denver’s pass rush can force Mahomes into 

quick throws and keep Kansas City from extending drives, Bo Nix and the Broncos have

 a real upset path. If the Chiefs avoid turnovers and get even one vintage Mahomes 

late-game possession, home field could decide it.

So: Kansas City by a field goal, but Denver is the more appealing spread pick. This is

 close enough that a Broncos outright win would not surprise me; several analysts are 

already backing Denver against the number or calling for the upset.

Personal Note: Two super closed prediction. I chose ChatGPT 

Prediction. The Broncos!   

Singing is Good For You-The THD Chorale

Singing creates a neurochemical profile in the human brain that's hard to get any other way. When we raise our voices, the brain releases endorphins, oxytocin, and dopamine all at the same time. This combination lifts mood, cuts pain, and builds social connection. Most activities trigger one or two of these chemicals. Singing hits all three, turning the vocal cords into a natural pharmacy.

From ancient rituals to modern labs

Long before modern science could map neural pathways, ancient civilizations already knew that song could heal. Healers across many cultures used chanting and melody to treat conditions from melancholy to physical injury. Researchers today are confirming what those cultures practiced. Studies show that even a short bout of singing can drop cortisol, the main stress hormone, and boost antibody production to strengthen immune function.

The collective resonance

Group singing, in a choir or any communal gathering, makes these effects much stronger. Something called physiological synchrony kicks in, and the heart rates and breathing patterns of the singers start to fall into step.

* Oxytocin spikes during group singing, building trust and lowering social anxiety.

* Matching voices creates a strong sense of shared identity and belonging.

* Participants often describe a natural high that outlasts the song itself.

A workout for the mind

Singing also works the body and the brain in ways most people overlook. It takes tight coordination between the lungs, the vocal cords, and several brain regions that handle memory and motor control. That kind of mental exercise pays off as people get older. Regular singing has been tied to sharper concentration, stronger memory, and a lower risk of depression. Cheap, accessible, and surprisingly thorough, singing works as a real tool for staying well over a lifetime.

Sources:

Imperfect Harmony by Stacy Horn

The Journal of Behavioral Medicine

University of Oxford Social and Evolutionary Neuroscience Research Group

Singing together doesn't just feel good. It synchronizes your heartbeat with everyone around you.

A 2022 study in Hormones and Behavior confirmed oxytocin levels were significantly higher after group singing than group speaking, creating deeper biological connection than conversation alone. Research consistently shows choral singing reduces cortisol, strengthens immunity, and relieves depression and grief. Ancient cultures worldwide built communal life around song. They understood the medicine of it long before science named it

Meanwhile, Our THD Choral Group leader, Fred Lezak and our singing group here at THD has decided we will present a 40-minute concert and sing along on December 10, Thursday, at 3:30PM. There will be a few Christmas songs for sing along, one Hanukah song and a few other popular songs. Mark the date in your Calendar. We are soliciting for name and suggestion for our small singing Group. 

I am suggesting the "The THD Youngster Chorale"... Any more suggestions?  

Finally, here's a copy of our Dinner Menu for the week of September 14 to 19

Note the Spanish Paella in the Entrees. I suggested this dish to Joel, several weeks ago. My suggestion has been heard and acted. Kudos to the Joel and His Kitchen Crew and to All Management who makes the decision of what is served to us

for Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast.

Today is National Grandparents Day - A Little History

Do You Know that Today, September 13th, is National Grandparents Day ?

If you did not have it on your calendar, you are not alone. It is one of the quieter holidays, but it has a wonderful history, and one that means a lot to me at 91. I am not only a grand father of six accomplished adults, but also a great grand father of Graham and Beau. 

It started in West Virginia

The holiday was the idea of Marian McQuade. Marian was born Marian Lucille Herndon in 1917 in Caperton, West Virginia. Like Mother's Day founder Anna Jarvis, she was also a native West Virginian.

In 1956 she organized an event honoring octogenarians in the state, and later spent years serving on the West Virginia Commission on Aging and helping with the annual "Past 80 Party" in Richwood. 

Her purpose was very simple. After her youngest of 15 children finished high school, she focused on helping the elderly and she wanted nursing care patients to have a special time to connect with their families. 

From a state day to a national day

In 1970, Marian began a campaign to establish a day to honor grandparents. In 1973, West Virginia became the first state to proclaim it, when Governor Arch Moore proclaimed May 27, 1973 as Grandparents Day. 

She continued, with volunteers from her church, to push other states.

Then in September 1978, the White House called her to tell her that President Jimmy Carter had signed a federal proclamation designating the Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day beginning in 1979. It has been celebrated every year since in honor of our nation's grandparents. 

What she wanted it to be

What I admire most about Marian is what she insisted the day not be.

Throughout her campaigning, she remained adamant that the day be focused on homemade gifts and family time, rather than commercialism; at one point, she turned down royalties from a company selling Grandparents Day cards. 

The official statute lists three purposes: to honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their grandchildren, and to help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer.

In 1989, the Postal Service even issued a 10th anniversary commemorative envelope bearing her likeness. Marian lived to 91, with 15 children and 43 grandchildren. 

Why it matters now

I have been thinking about this today. We have Mother's Day and Father's Day, but Grandparents Day reminds us of something different. It is not only about honoring age. It is about honoring continuity. The stories, the recipes, the wartime memories, the family names, the advice that only comes after you have lived long enough to make mistakes and learn from them.

At my age, I think about my grandchildren and great-grandchildren a lot. I want them to know where they came from, not just to keep the family tree alive, but to understand that they are part of a longer story.

So today is a good day to make a phone call, to write a short note, or to invite a grandparent to share a meal. A homemade card, just as Marian wanted.

Happy Grandparents Day to all the grandparents reading this, and to those who are remembering theirs. Have a sunny and beautiful early Autumn Day in the Northern Hemisphere!

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