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The Colts own the Broncos, right? They have Denver’s number, like 8-1 in their past nine meetings with the orange and blue that includes a 3-1 record in the Andrew Luck era. So, why expect anything besides a Broncos loss on Sunday? Why? Because, . That’s why.
The Big Stuff
: How Von Miller is like Steph Curry, and .
Von Miller and Demarcus Ware are the “Football Splash Brothers.”
: Broncos beat writers Nick Groke and Cameron Wolfe — just in time to see if it’ll work against Andrew Luck and the Colts.
: Demaryius Thomas : “You pray about it and hope nothing freaky happens.” The receiver played in about one-third of snaps at practice on Thursday.
: DeMarcus Ware and Splash Brother. The Broncos’ outside linebacker is still effective at age 34.
: A look into preparing for if “something happens.” The Broncos’ first-round pick sits the bench for the first time since his redshirt freshman year at Memphis.
By the Numbers
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Career sacks by Von Miller on the Colts’ Andrew Luck.
Quick Hits
+: We started the conversation. . Plus, at Broncos game (13 letters).
+ to address “critical social issues” in Denver.
+ for Colts’ more complicated look.
+Indianapolis at Denver: .
+ .
+Trevor Siemian’s first start, moving forward,
+ Darian Stewart, Brandon Marshall amount roughly to .
+2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees list released. .
+: Broncos RB loving the NFL life, but misses his Harold’s.
+ to become OtterBox’s new spokesman.
By the Numbers
17
Combined penalties called against Denver by NFL referee Walt Coleman during the two Broncos games he officiated last season. Coleman, a 28-year veteran, will be the main whistle blower during Sunday’s tilt vs. Indy.
What We’re Reading
+ : Football should bring us together, not be a platform for dissent.
+ — Wade Phillips: Andrew Luck all twisted up vs. Broncos defense.
+, Forbes said. Stalled at No. 11 on the list, Broncos could climb ladder on a new stadium naming rights deal.
+: Steelers-Bengals rivalry could bring animosity, fireworks.
+ from hits to head.
+. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the “Play Smart. Play Safe” initiative in an open letter.
+ scores three TDs in l.
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