It may only be Week 15 around the NFL, but for the Indianapolis Colts, the playoffs are underway this week against the Denver Broncos.
The Colts will enter Sunday’s game at 6-7, a full two games behind the Broncos for the AFC’s final wildcard spot. But with a win, that lead is cut to just one game with the Colts having a favorable remaining schedule, along with holding the head-to-head tie-breaker over Denver.
In this scenario, we see the Colts’ playoff odds skyrocket to 68 percent, according to PFF.
But on the flip side, a loss to the Broncos and the Colts’ playoff odds drop to just 10 percent and making the postseason would require a lot of help from other teams.
So, to say the least, this is a big one for Anthony Richardson and the Colts, who will face a Broncos team that’s performed very well in the trenches this season.
The Colts vs. Broncos game will be broadcast regionally on CBS. Spero Dedes and Adam Archuleta will call the game from the booth at Empower Field at Mile High, with Aditi Kinkhabwala reporting from the sidelines.
Colts Inactives
The Colts have listed five players as inactive for this game. For more on that, click here.
QB Sam Ehlinger
DE Isaiah Land
S Darren Hall
WR Ashton Dulin
G Atonio Mafi
Of note with the Broncos, they will be without starting cornerback Riley Moss.
Live Scoring Updates
First quarter
Anthony Richardson runs it in on the opening drive from 23 yards out. Colts lead 7-0.
In-game Analysis
– Shane Steichen continues to be very good with the opening script at the start of the game. Also, those were two really big third-and-long conversions on that possession–a completion to Josh Downs and a run by Jonathan Taylor–to keep the drive alive, which eventually resulted in the touchdown.
– An opening drive touchdown followed by an interception by Zaire Franklin–you can’t ask for a better start from the Colts.
Highlights
No bye week rust on these wheels. 🏎️#ProBowlVote x @GVOaant
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— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) December 15, 2024
(Please note that this article will be updated as the game unfolds.)
