Indianapolis
Colts
0-0
41
FINAL
23
Denver
Broncos
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 12d ago
The Indianapolis Colts kicked off the 2027 season with a commanding 41-23 victory over the Denver Broncos. With this win, the Colts set the tone for their campaign, showcasing their offensive prowess while limiting the Broncos’ chances to mount a comeback. Bo Nix led the charge for the Broncos, throwing for 266 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Colts. RJ Harvey contributed significantly on the ground with 97 rushing yards, while Jake Johnson was a reliable target, racking up 103 receiving yards. Despite their individual performances, the Broncos struggled to find consistency as a unit. Defensively, the Colts made their presence felt, highlighted by DeForest Buckner's two sacks that disrupted Denver's rhythm, and Kelee Ringo’s five total tackles providing solid support. The turning point came when Camryn Bynum intercepted a pass in the second half, allowing the Colts to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. The Colts' defense not only contained the Broncos but also generated crucial turnovers that shifted the momentum firmly in their favor.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Bo NixQB261142%2662273.5
Arch ManningQB181056%22221113.6
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
RJ HarveyHB12978.1301430
C.J. BaxterHB5275.4100130
Bo NixQB294.55080
Avery JohnsonQB100.01000
Arch ManningQB1-2-2.0—000
Troy FranklinWR1-8-8.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jake JohnsonTE410325.8410480
Jalin HyattWR38026.7171710
RJ HarveyHB27638.0831680
Troy FranklinWR26331.5640390
Xavier GipsonWR12222.0160220
Alec PierceWR12121.0—1210
Courtland SuttonWR11919.0—0190
C.J. BaxterHB252.512160
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Rigoberto SanchezP23545
Wil LutzK11229