Broncos at Colts
Denver Broncos 29, Indianapolis Colts 17 · New World League
Final Score
Broncos 29 4 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Colts 17 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPBo Nix 257 yds passingRJ Harvey 139 yds rushingCourtland Sutton 93 yds receivingTalanoa Hufanga 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 415 · 334Passing yards 257 · 235Rushing yards 158 · 99Completions 14/20 · 11/20Yards per carry 8.8 · 6.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In a decisive clash in the Divisional Round of the 2026 season, the Denver Broncos topped the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 29-17, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. Both teams entered the game with high expectations, but it was the Broncos who rose to the occasion and delivered a commanding performance.
Bo Nix led the Broncos’ offense with a solid 257 passing yards, while RJ Harvey made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 139 yards. Courtland Sutton was a key target in the passing game, racking up 93 receiving yards, showcasing the Broncos' versatility on offense. Despite a strong effort from Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., who threw for two touchdowns, it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Denver's explosive attack.
Defensively, the Broncos were able to stifle the Colts' momentum when it mattered most, highlighted by a crucial sack from Alex Singleton that disrupted Indianapolis' rhythm. The game turned in the second half when Denver's defense forced a key turnover, allowing them to maintain control and ultimately seal the victory. With this win, the Broncos demonstrated their readiness to contend for a championship as the playoffs progress.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 14/20 | 70% | 257 | 1 | 1 | 108.3 |
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 11/20 | 55% | 242 | 2 | 2 | 92.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 14 | 139 | 9.9 | 14 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 14 | 95 | 6.8 | 23 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 31 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 7 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Alec PierceWR | 1 | 93 | 93.0 | 49 | 1 | 93 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 52 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Keenan AllenWR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 29 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 20 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colts | |||||
| A.J. HaulcySS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter WohlerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan OwensFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL SkinnerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin WalleyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 2 | 29 |
| Colts | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 1/1 | 2 | 34 |