Quarterback Bo Nix and the Broncos offense are off to a much cleaner start than the unit had against the Titans in Week 1, with Denver holding a 21-20 lead over Indianapolis at halftime.
Nix threw three touchdowns in the first two quarters, starting the game 14-of-18 for 119 yards with three TDs. Receiver Troy Franklin has been his most popular target, with six catches for 65 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown early in the second quarter.
The Colts’ scoring streak came to an end at 10 possessions to open the season, as the Broncos stuffed a run from tight end Tyler Warren on fourth-and-1 for no gain at midfield.
But the next time they had the ball, Daniel Jones found a wide open Jonathan Taylor for a 7-yard touchdown on a swing pass to make the score 21-20 late in the second quarter.
Alec Pierce also had a tough 44-yard sideline catch deep down the right side to help the Colts get into scoring position.
Jones had a career-high 236 passing yards in the first half, going 13-of-19 with a touchdown. He also had a rushing touchdown on a short sneak.
Indianapolis finished the first half with 272 yards on 35 plays, averaging 7.8 yards per play. The Colts are 3-of-6 on third down.
Denver had 171 yards on 29 plays, with 15 first downs. The club is 1-of-3 on third down.
While Denver cornerback Pat Surtain II had to exit during the second quarter due to an ankle injury, he was able to return to the contest after a brief absence.
The Broncos will receive the second-half kickoff.
Daniel Jones has put in another touchdown on the ground.
Jones used a QB sneak to score his third rushing touchdown in the first two weeks of the season, giving the Colts a 13-7 lead.
Indianapolis had made it into scoring territory with a 43-yard swing pass from Jones to Jonathan Taylor on third-and-2.
The Colts’ offense just won’t stop scoring, having tallied two field goals and a TD in its first three possessions. Jones is 7-of-12 for 139 yards so far while Taylor has rushed for 26 yards on six carries.
Bo Nix threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Mims midway through the first quarter to put the Broncos on the board.
The Colts ruled cornerback Charvarius Ward out for Sunday’s game against the Broncos due to a concussion and it looks like they’re going to be without another key defensive piece as well.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that edge rusher Laiatu Latu is unlikely to play in Week 2. Latu hurt his hamstring in practice on Wednesday and was listed as questionable after missing the final two practices of the week.
Latu had a tackle and an interception in the Colts’ 33-8 win over the Dolphins in Week 1.
Kwity Paye, Samson Ekuban, Tyquan Lewis, and JT Tuimoloau are the other edge options for the Colts.
Colts cornerback Jaylon Jones will miss at least the next four games.
Jones was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Broncos on Friday due to a hamstring injury and the Colts placed him on injured reserve Saturday. Jones played six special teams snaps in the season-opening win over the Dolphins.
The Colts ruled cornerback Charvarius Ward out with a concussion, so it was no surprise that they also added a cornerback for Sunday’s game. Chris Lammons, who appeared in 18 games for the Colts over the last two seasons, has been elevated from the practice squad.
Running back Ulysses Bentley IV has also been called up. He had one carry for no gain after being elevated last weekend.
The Broncos will have one of their key offensive players for Sunday’s matchup against the Colts.
Evan Engram (calf) is off the injury report and is expected to play in Sunday’s game against the Colts.
Engram was limited on Wednesday and was full on Thursday and Friday.
Defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers (knee) and inside linebacker Alex Singleton (thumb) are also set to play after coming off the injury report.
However, linebacker Dre Greenlaw (quad) and tight end Nate Adkins (ankle) are out. Greenlaw returned to practice on Friday as a limited participant. Adkins was limited on Thursday and Friday after he didn’t participate on Wednesday.
