The Indianapolis Colts are in the mix for the AFC South race, even as the season begins. Indianapolis will be without Jonathan Taylor for Thursday night’s matchup with the Denver Broncos, giving Matt Ryan and the passing game an impact on the prime-time matchup.
Indianapolis is averaging just 14.3 points per game, last in the NFL this season. Ryan was inconsistent with five touchdowns and five interceptions. He has eight turnovers this season (most in the NFL) and has been sacked 15 times (fifth most in the NFL). Ryan’s tight ends — Mo Ali-Cox and Jelani Woods — have combined for touchdown catches in the past two games to provide the Colts with a red-zone spark.
The Broncos will be out Javonte Williams (torn ACL) for the rest of the season, so Melvin Gordon and Mike Boone will handle the running back duties. Gordon has four interceptions on 37 carries this season, so his touches will be something to keep an eye on in this one. Denver is averaging just 16.3 points per game this season, third-worst in the NFL.
The match will be interesting as both the teams will be fighting to stay in the AFC. Pin this to the live blog for all the real-time updates and analysis coming from this!
How to see
Date: Thursday, October 6 | Time: 8:15 pm ET
Location: Mile High at Field (Denver)
Stream: Amazon Prime Video
Follow: CBS Sports App
Contradictions: Broncos -3, O/U 42
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