Nate Adkins (45) of the Denver Broncos screams after scoring a touchdown on a pass from Bo Nix (10) during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his pick six on a pass thrown by Adonai Mitchell (10) of the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos is helped to the sidelines after getting hurt during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Bronco holds his finger in the air while running off the field after scoring the last touchdown of the game during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Indianapolis Colts and won the game 31-13. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with fans after the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Fans enter the stadium prior to the start of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Indianapolis Colts. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
Kenneth Beard, of Denver, a season ticket holder since 1960 takes over for a member of the Denver Broncos Stampede as they perform for fans entering the stadium prior to the start of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Indianapolis Colts. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
Broncos fan Garry Dennis, of Springfield, Colorado poses for a photo showing his Broncos pride prior to the start of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Indianapolis Colts. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
A Broncos fan points to the sky while waiting to take their seat during the National Anthem and the flyover prior to the start of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Indianapolis Colts. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
Tremon Smith (1), Pat Surtain II (2) and Audric Estime (23) of the Denver Broncos take a knee before the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos tackles Anthony Richardson (5) of the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Josh Downs (1) of the Indianapolis Colts cannot haul in a pass from Anthony Richardson (5) as Brandon Jones (22) of the Denver Broncos defends during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Richardson (5) of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates a rushing touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Zaire Franklin (44) of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates intercepting a pass by Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonathon Cooper (0) and Damarri Mathis (27) of the Denver Broncos lock in against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonathan Taylor (28) of the Indianapolis Colts rushes for a first down as Ja'Quan McMillian (29) and Cody Barton (55) of the Denver Broncos defend during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Richardson (5) of the Indianapolis Colts eyes the Denver Broncos defense during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scrambles for yards against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos runs as Grover Stewart (90) of the Indianapolis Colts lines him up during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos prepapres for a play during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos fans make noise as Anthony Richardson (5) of the Indianapolis Colts takes the snap during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Adam Trautman (82) of the Denver Broncos celebrates catching a touchdown pass thrown by Bo Nix (10) during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Adam Trautman (82) of the Denver Broncos celebrates catching a touchdown pass thrown by Bo Nix (10) with teammate Nate Adkins (45) during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos shakes hands with Nate Adkins (45) after tossing a touchdown pass to Adam Trautman (82) during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos gets bottled up by the Indianapolis Colts defense during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
E.J. Speed (45) of the Indianapolis Colts pops Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
E.J. Speed (45) and Nick Cross (20) of the Indianapolis Colts bring down Adam Trautman (82) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos watches as a pass from Bo Nix (10) misses the mark as Kenny Moore II (23) of the Indianapolis Colts lines him up during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos runs as Devaughn Vele (17) blocks Jaylon Jones (40) of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos reacts to throwing an interception to Nick Cross (20) of the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cody Barton (55) of the Denver Broncos tackles Anthony Richardson (5) of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos players celebrate after an incomplete pass from Anthony Richardson (5) of the Indianapolis Colts missed Michael Pittman Jr. (11) during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator dials up the gameplan after Bo Nix (10) threw an interception to Nick Cross (20) of the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Richardson (5) of the Indianapolis Colts avoids a sack attempt by D.J. Jones (93) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
D.J. Jones (93) of the Denver Broncos covers a fumble forced by teammate P.J. Locke (6) as Josh Downs (1) of the Indianapolis Colts defends during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
D.J. Jones (93) of the Denver Broncos celebrates recovering a fumble with teammate Malcolm Roach (97) during the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton watches the action against the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos fires a pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos fails to haul in a potential touchdown reception in the endzone as Kenny Moore II (23) of the Indianapolis Colts defends during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos reacts to letting a touchdown pass slip through his fingers as Kenny Moore II (23) of the Indianapolis Colts defends during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos fails to haul in a pass from Bo Nix (10) as Jaylon Jones (40) of the Indianapolis Colts defends during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Julian Blackmon (32) of the Indianapolis Colts tackles Lucas Krull (85) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos runs a 61 yard punt return during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Indianapolis Colts. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos celebrates wtih fans and teammates after a big punt return ignited the squad during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nate Adkins (45) of the Denver Broncos spins away from Zaire Franklin (44) of the Indianapolis Colts before scroing a touchdown after catching a pass from Bo Nix (10) during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nate Adkins (45) of the Denver Broncos charges through Jaylon Jones (40) and E.J. Speed (45) of the Indianapolis Colts into the endzone after catching a pass from Bo Nix (10) during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos jumps into the arms of Nate Adkins (45) after throwing a touchdown pass to him during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 31-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos embraces Nate Adkins (45) of the Denver Broncos after Adkins scored a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Indianapolis Colts. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos houses a pick six after snatching a pass thrown by Adonai Mitchell (10) of the Indianapolis Colts intended for Anthony Richardson (5) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 31-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos grabs his private area after housing a pick six, the result of snatching a pass thrown by Adonai Mitchell (10) of the Indianapolis Colts intended for Anthony Richardson (5) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 31-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos celebrates housing a pick-six on a pass thrown by Adonai Mitchell (10) of the Indianapolis Colts intended for Anthony Richardson (5) as Pat Surtain II (2) joins in the fun during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Richardson (5) of the Indianapolis Colts avoids Malcolm Roach (97) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Samuel Womack III (33) of the Indianapolis Colts breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Troy Franklin (16) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Indianapolis Colts and won the game 31-13. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
Malcolm Roach (97) of the Denver Broncos sits on the turf after getting hurt during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton dials up a game plan during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos hauls in a pass from Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scoring the last touchdown of the game during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Indianapolis Colts and won the game 31-13. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos hauls in a pass from Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scoring the last touchdown of the game during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Indianapolis Colts and won the game 31-13. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos is embraced in the end zone by Devaughn Vele (17) of the Denver Broncos after Sutton scored the last touchdown of the game during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Indianapolis Colts and won the game 31-13. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
Jonah Elliss (52), Jonathon Cooper (0) and Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos celebrate on the bench during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos is congratulated by Nick Cross (20) of the Indianapolis Colts after the Broncos win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Indianapolis Colts and won the game 31-13. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
Nate Adkins (45) of the Denver Broncos high fives fans while running off the field after the Broncos win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Indianapolis Colts and won the game 31-13. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
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Nate Adkins (45) of the Denver Broncos screams after scoring a touchdown on a pass from Bo Nix (10) during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado during NFL Week 15 on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Denver won 31-13.































































