Who plays
Indianapolis @ Denver
Current records: Indianapolis 1-2-1; Denver 2-2
What there is to know
The Denver Broncos take on the Indianapolis Colts at 8:15 p.m. ET Thursday at Empower Field in Mile High. Both teams suffered a loss in their last game, so they will have plenty of motivation to get the “W”.
Denver fell short against the Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday, losing 32-23. One thing that worked slightly against the Broncos was the regular game of their most targeted running back, RB Javonte Williams, who went for 28 yards on ten carries.
Indianapolis missed a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans last Sunday, but they ended up losing 24-17. Despite the loss, the Colts got a solid performance from TE Mo Alie-Cox, who caught six passes for two touchdowns and 85 yards. Alie-Cox hadn’t helped his team much against the Kansas City Chiefs two weeks ago, so it was a good turnaround for him.
This next contest should be tight, with Denver starting just 3 points from the favourite. But bettors beware: they are 0-2 ATS when favored.
The losses put Denver at 2-2 and Indianapolis at 1-2-1. A pair of offensive stats to watch: The Broncos stumble into the game with the fourth-fewest offensive touchdowns in the league, having racked up just six this season. The Colts are completely their equals: They’re fourth worst in the NFL in total offensive touchdowns, with just six this season. It’s possible that one of those Achilles heels will end up tripping up the losing team.
How to watch
- When: Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET
- Where: Empower Field at Mile High — Denver, Colorado
- TV: Amazon Prime Video
- Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports app
- Ticket cost: $75.00
Odds
The Broncos are a 3-point favorite against the Colts, according to the latest NFL odds.
Bettors were in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened 3-point wide and stayed there.
Over/Under: -111
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Series history
Both Denver and Indianapolis have two wins in their last four games.
- October 27, 2019 – Indianapolis 15 vs. Denver 13
- December 14, 2017 – Denver 25 vs. Indianapolis 13
- September 18, 2016 – Denver 34 vs. Indianapolis 20
- Nov. 8, 2015 – Indianapolis 27 vs. Denver 24