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Pats Pulpit Picks: What are the best bets for Thursday Night's game between the Colts and Broncos? Related: Fantasy Football Preview: Will Damien Harris exploit ...

The Colts will need to get Hines heavily involved if they want to move the ball on offense and what better way to do that than to feed into his skillset. Defensively Denver should be able to cover the Colts weapons as they do not really have to worry about the run. The game is in Denver, giving the Broncos home field advantage and the elevation figures to be a factor as well. The Colts come into come in at 1-2-1 and need a win. Russell Wilson will make plays in this game as he has always been a primetime performer. If Indianapolis wants to win this game, its defense needs to have a great game.

Denver also elevated safety Anthony Harris and running back Devine Ozigbo from the practice squad for the game. Kongbo has yet to appear in a regular-season ...

The 6-foot-5, 255-pound player spent the final three years of his collegiate career at Tennessee, where he recorded 51 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and two interceptions. Harris and Ozigbo will revert to the practice squad after the game without passing through waivers. Denver also elevated safety Anthony Harris and running back Devine Ozigbo from the practice squad for the game.

First, Denver activated Jonathan Kongbo from the practice squad to the 53-man roster after losing OLBs Randy Gregory (knee; injured reserve), Aaron Patrick ( ...

[Google Podcasts](https://bit.ly/3o7jZOm) [Apple Podcasts](https://apple.co/3H3B7xd) Denver is considered a [3.5-point favorite](https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/04/nfl-odds-denver-broncos-betting-favorites-vs-colts-on-tnf/) at home against Indianapolis. Third, the Broncos elevated safety Anthony Harris from the practice squad to the game-day roster. Murray just played in London with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, though, so he is expected to be inactive on Thursday. He will serve as the team’s third-string running back behind Melvin Gordon and Mike Boone against the Colts.

They signed linebacker Jonathan Kongbo to the active roster from the practice squad and they also elevated safety Anthony Harris and running back Devine Ozigbo ...

Ozigbo will give them running back depth with [Javonte Williams](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/63736/javonte-williams) on injured reserve and Latavius Murray not expected to play after signing a couple of days ago. Harris and Ozigbo will revert back to the practice squad. [Randy Gregory](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/2112/randy-gregory), [Jonathon Cooper](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/63977/jonathon-cooper), and [Aaron Patrick](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/62751/aaron-patrick).

SportsLine's model has run 10000 simulations of Indianapolis vs. Denver featuring Russell Wilson, Matt Ryan and Melvin Gordon.

[Stephon Gilmore](/nfl/players/1664166/stephon-gilmore/) is still a strong and well-rounded corner on the outside. [Bradley Chubb](/nfl/players/2136439/bradley-chubb/) is another force off the edge for the Broncos. [Kenny Moore](/nfl/players/2818965/kenny-moore/) II is a valuable piece in the slot for this team. Here are the [NFL odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/odds/) and betting lines for Colts vs. [Patrick Surtain II](/nfl/players/2965625/patrick-surtain-ii/) has been playing well through the first quarter of the season. Colts](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/picks/) and just locked in its picks and TNF predictions. [Dre'Mont Jones](/nfl/players/2179816/dremont-jones/) is underrated and consistently makes plays. [Denver Broncos](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/DEN/denver-broncos/) (2-2) hosting the [Indianapolis Colts](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/IND/indianapolis-colts/) (1-2-1) in a primetime battle. Similarly, Denver fell to the [Las Vegas Raiders](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LV/las-vegas-raiders/), 32-23. [You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/colts-vs-broncos-nfl-week-5-lines-odds-picks-thursday-night-football-predictions-and-best-bets-from-proven-model/#ttag=10052022_agg_cbssports_picks_football_nfl_model_BroncosColtsTNFmodel). Last Sunday, the Colts lost to the [Tennessee Titans](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TEN/tennessee-titans/), 24-17. [NFL](/nfl) game 10,000 times, is up almost $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated [NFL picks]() since its inception.

The Indianapolis Colts meet the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football in Week 5. Stick with us as the Colts try to find an offensive groove.

Broncos 3, Colts 0 The Colts get the ball first and go 3-and-out. [Colts ](https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2022/10/03/colts-phillip-lindsay-is-next-if-jonathan-taylor-ankle-cant-play/69536274007/)will adjust to the absence of [Jonathan Taylor](https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2022/10/05/colts-rule-jonathan-taylor-out-against-the-broncos-with-ankle-injury/69542158007/). Colts have allowed 2 sacks. Russell Wilson throws it right to him near the goal line, and the Colts rookie returns it to Indy's 39. Erickson](https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson) and [Gregg Doyel](https://twitter.com/GreggDoyelStar) will follow the action throughout. has 4 catches for 55 yards. Brandon McManus has field goals of 33 and 44 yards. They're over 100 yards for the game. Broncos have 4 runs for 48 yards to start this drive. [Nate Atkins](https://twitter.com/NateAtkins_), [Joel A. The Colts (1-2-1) are the league's lowest-scoring team despite being near the middle in yards gained.

Live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the Denver Broncos' NFL Week 5 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in ...

[Read more…](https://www.denverpost.com/2022/10/04/broncos-baron-browning-edge-rusher-randy-gregory-injury/) — Kyle Newman — Kyle Newman [Read more…](https://www.denverpost.com/2022/10/05/melvin-gordon-carry-load-broncos-fumbles/) — Parker Gabriel [Broncos “right in striking distance” as season’s quarter pole arrives](https://www.denverpost.com/2022/10/05/nfl-broncos-striking-distance-entering-week-5/) [Read more…](https://www.denverpost.com/2022/10/05/nfl-broncos-striking-distance-entering-week-5/) — Parker Gabriel [Randy Gregory down, Baron Browning up: Broncos have high expectations for second-year pro making first NFL start at edge rusher vs. — Joe Nguyen Hines injury update (6:27 p.m.): Colts running back Nyheim Hines, starting in place of the injured Jonathan Taylor (ankle), suffers a head injury on the opening drive and is being evaluated for a concussion. Hines out, Lindsay in (6:49 p.m.): Colts running back Nyheim Hines is out with a concussion. Kyle Newman, beat writer: Broncos lead the Colts 6-3 in battle of the boring horses. The Colts offense marched to the Broncos 31-yard line, then went backwards — following a recent trend. Yet another field goal (8:28 p.m.): Three passing attempts, three incompletions. Garett Bolles injury (9:05 p.m.): Left Garett Bolles is carted off the field with an apparent leg injury. And Indy takes the lead (9:37 p.m.): Chase McLaughlin nailed a 47-yard field goal to give the Colts their first lead of the game in overtime.

Indianapolis quarterback Matt Ryan should be tasked with a heavy workload against the Broncos with star rusher Jonathan Taylor ruled out for Week 5.

Clearly, we’re expecting a pass-heavy approach from the Colts (see: Ryan prop), and I’d expect the emerging rookie to play a big role in that. Pierce got off to a rough start this season, finishing with zero catches on two targets in his NFL debut. He’s already uncorked two passes of 55-plus yards this season, tied for the second-most by any quarterback this season, and he’s completed a pass of at least 34 yards in all four games this season. That should mean a sizable workload for Ryan, who already ranks ninth in pass attempts (154) in his first year with the team. Both of those came with Taylor active, which obviously won’t be the case on Thursday. How in the world is this prop so low?

NFL fans were none too pleased with the display put on by Denver and Indianapolis in prime time.

Legendary play–by-play man Al Michaels may have summed up the night in one fell swoop when he said on the broadcast that the contest is For what it’s worth, the expectations entering TNF were a bit tempered due to unfortunately-timed injuries to star Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and rising Broncos star Javonte Williams. Ryan, meanwhile, took four sacks and recorded 140 yards as the Colts punted on their first four drives, with their last two ending with an interception and a 52-yard Chase McLaughlin FG.

Indianapolis faces Denver in an AFC tilt on Thursday Night Football to open Week 5 of the NFL season. Here are the top plays!

[Stephon Gilmore](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/stephon-gilmore-player) deflected Wilson's fourth-down pass in the end zone to seal the Colts' 12-9 victory. [Jerry Jeudy](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/jerry-jeudy-player) on the following possession, but they weren't able to capitalize on the big gain. Denver safety [Caden Sterns](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/caden-sterns-player) came up with the interception and returned it 23 yards to give the Broncos the ball right back after they took a 6-0 lead with their second field goal of the game. [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/dameon-pierce-stars-as-texans-earn-elusive-first-win) [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/nfl-odds-week-5-wacky-wins-and-bad-beats) [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/arizona-cardinals-show-grit-but-cant-finish-against-unbeaten-philadelphia-eagles) [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/nfl-week-5-cowboys-suffocate-rams-chargers-edge-browns-more-top-plays) [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/dallas-cowboys-defense-wants-to-make-its-case-for-nfl-best) It was a three-point game, 9-6, headed into the fourth quarter. He has since been ruled out for the remainder of the game due to NFL concussion protocol. [Russell Wilson](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/russell-wilson-player). [Indianapolis Colts](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts-team) defeated the [Denver Broncos](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/denver-broncos-team) 12-9 in overtime on Thursday Night Football to open Week 5 of the [NFL](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl) season.

Faced with fourth-and-1 from the Colts' 5-yard line and down by three points in OT, Broncos rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett went for the win, ...

On Thursday, they inserted rookie [Bernhard Raimann](https://www.nfl.com/players/bernhard-raimann/)in at left tackle, shifted right tackle [Braden Smith](https://www.nfl.com/players/braden-smith/)to right guard and moved [Matt Pryor](https://www.nfl.com/players/matt-pryor/)from left to right tackle. [Will Fries](https://www.nfl.com/players/will-fries/)subbing for [Danny Pinter](https://www.nfl.com/players/danny-pinter/)(Weeks 1-3 starter) at right guard. [Alec Pierce](https://www.nfl.com/players/alec-pierce/). With [Randy Gregory](https://www.nfl.com/players/randy-gregory/)on injured reserve, the Broncos knew coming into this game they would be without a major source of pass-rush juice. The unit struggled early, with [Ryan Kelly](https://www.nfl.com/players/ryan-kelly/)and Pryor beaten for sacks and Raimann flagged twice for holding (although both calls felt debatable) and once for a false start. The Broncos moved top corner [Patrick Surtain II](https://www.nfl.com/players/patrick-surtain-ii/)away from [Michael Pittman](https://www.nfl.com/players/michael-pittman-2/)and over to Pierce late, a pretty big sign of respect for the second-rounder. [Matt Ryan](https://www.nfl.com/players/matt-ryan/)semi-cooked? Kicker [Chase McLaughlin](https://www.nfl.com/players/chase-mclaughlin/)did tremendous work, making all four of his field-goal tries (three from 48 yards or longer), and [Deon Jackson](https://www.nfl.com/players/deon-jackson/), Taylor’s replacement this game, was impactful with 91 yards from scrimmage. It certainly can’t be blamed on the absence of [Javonte Williams](https://www.nfl.com/players/javonte-williams/). Some of the concern seemed to wane after some confident throws and quality scrambles Sunday [against the Raiders](https://www.nfl.com/games/broncos-at-raiders-2022-reg-4), even in a loss. But Thursday was a step backward for the Broncos offense, as Wilson was picked twice ( [once late in the end zone](https://www.nfl.com/videos/stephon-gilmore-s-end-zone-int-of-russell-wilson-draws-continued-boos-from-bronc)that all but cost them the game) and barely averaged six yards per pass attempt. [Colts owner on victory over Broncos: 'No such thing as an ugly win'](https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-owner-jim-irsay-on-victory-over-broncos-no-such-thing-as-an-ugly-win) [Russell Wilson](https://www.nfl.com/players/russell-wilson/), Broncos offense back to square one.

According to Elias Sports Bureau research, the seven combined field goals in a game in which both teams scored only by way of field goal is an NFL record.

Left tackle [Garett Bolles](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035662/garett-bolles) was carted off in the fourth quarter because of a leg injury, and linebacker [Josey Jewell](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3040150/josey-jewell) (knee), cornerback [Ronald Darby](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2969920/ronald-darby) (knee) and linebacker [Baron Browning](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241987/baron-browning) (wrist) did not finish the game. Entering today, Denver had scored only two points on a [Jimmy Garoppolo](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16760/jimmy-garoppolo) safety in which the 49ers quarterback stepped out of the back of the end zone. [Jonathan Taylor](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4242335/jonathan-taylor) and the first-quarter injury to [Nyheim Hines](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3916430/nyheim-hines). [Javonte Williams](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4361579/javonte-williams) (knee) for the season and outside linebacker [Randy Gregory](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3040479/randy-gregory) (knee) for several weeks this past Sunday, had a long list of injuries Thursday as well. The Colts moved rookie [Bernhard Raimann](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4362580/bernhard-raimann) to left tackle, [Matt Pryor](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3055886/matt-pryor) to right tackle and [Braden Smith](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3121595/braden-smith) to right guard. And a failed pass play, with Wilson in the shotgun on fourth-and-inches on the game's final play, was the capper. [Alec Pierce](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4360078/alec-pierce) had a coming-out performance with eight receptions for 81 yards, including three impressive catches on the Colts' tying drive in the fourth quarter. He took sacks, overthrew receivers and was evaluated for a concussion early in the fourth quarter before returning to the game. A concern about Pierce's game was his ability to make tough catches in traffic, but Pierce made a number of contested and diving catches throughout the game, helping to change the complexion of the Colts' young wide-receiving corps. [Matt Ryan](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/11237/matt-ryan) was sacked six times, giving him 21 sacks taken for the season. The Colts still gave up constant penetration and failed to consistently open holes in the running game. According to Elias Sports Bureau research, the seven combined field goals in a game in which both teams scored only by way of field goal is an NFL record.

DENVER — (AP) — Stephon Gilmore batted away Russell Wilson's pass to Courtland Sutton in the end zone on fourth-and-1 from the 5 to give the Indianapolis ...

16, and the Broncos visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, Oct. The Broncos lost two starting defenders to knee injuries just before halftime, ILB Josey Jewell and CB Ronald Darby. The Colts host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. “It's very simple: at the end of the day I got to be better," Wilson said. Nyheim Hines got the start for Indy, but he went out with a head injury after his third snap when D.J. “We wanted to win the game,” Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said. “There's going to be a bunch of what-ifs,” Broncos guard Dalton Risner said. Lindsay ran for 40 yards on 11 carries ad Gordon had 54 yards on 15 carries, and he was flipped by safety Rodney McLoyd Jr. “That’s the definition of a big-time player making big plays in the moment," Colts coach Frank Reich said about Gilmore. ... I thought the two drives at the end showed a lot of guys. The game pitted veteran quarterbacks struggling with their new teams. “We need to play better for sure, but I'm proud of the guys,” Ryan said.

Stephon Gilmore batted away Russell Wilson's pass in the end zone on fourth-and-one to give the Indianapolis Colts a 12-9 overtime victory.

That kick capped the Colts’ longest drive of the night, 68 yards in 10 plays. [NFL](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/nfl) history in which two quarterbacks with at least four Pro Bowl appearances each failed to produce a touchdown. He ended the game 21 for 39 for 274 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions, although he was not helped by several crucial drops from his receivers.

Russell Wilson had the Broncos in a fourth-and-1 deep in Colts' territory in overtime. The ending was something former Seattle Seahawk Richard Sherman could ...

[Seattle Seahawks](/nfl/team/_/name/sea/seattle-seahawks) were at the New England Patriots' 1-yard line with 20 seconds to go, and nearly everyone in the stadium expecting [Marshawn Lynch](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/10456/marshawn-lynch) to ram the game-winning score home. [Melvin Gordon III](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576434/melvin-gordon) had two rushes to make it third-and-2 at the six-yard line. well, Patriots cornerback [Malcolm Butler](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/17435/malcolm-butler) ended up with it. Run the ball!" Run the ball. That didn't mean things were finished for the Broncos, however, as

Indianapolis CB Stephon Gilmore intercepted Russell Wilson in the end zone late in regulation and then broke up the quarterback's fourth-down pass in ...

Yet again, it was Gilmore who was locked in as he made a beautiful pass breakup, stretching out his right arm to bat away Wilson's throw and sending the Colts home with the win. He added five tackles, two pass breakups and his first interception as a Colt. "I knew he was gonna come back and I had to make him pay.

Thursday night's Colts-Broncos game was so bad that Denver fans left the stadium en masse before overtime even began.

[Indianapolis Colts](https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/indianapolis-colts/) the chance to send the game to overtime with a game-tying field goal. No team in the league had scored touchdowns after breaching an opponent’s 20-yard line less often than the Broncos’ 30 percent. An offense in search of a reliable quarterback since Peyton Manning’s retirement finally found its guy in [Seattle Seahawks](https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/) perennial Pro Bowler Russell Wilson. [Denver Broncos](https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/) were supposed to be in the midst of a breakthrough. It could be Denver’s staunch refusal to find the end zone. No, they’re leaving a tied primetime football game that’s about to head into overtime.

Sherman had a flashback he still hasn't forgiven Wilson and Pete Carroll for in his days with the Seahawks.

Hamler](/nfl/players/2804432/k-j-hamler/) on the play, but went over the middle to Sutton. Run the ball. RUN THE BALL”— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) Richard Sherman on final play: “RUN THE BALL! Run the ball! The Broncos didn't have to go for the jugular and get all 5 yards from the Colts' 5-yard line, but they left the ball in the hands of [Russell Wilson](/nfl/players/1272242/russell-wilson/) to win the game.

Matt Ryan spent 14 years in Atlanta and Russell Wilson played his first 10 seasons in Seattle. Both quarterbacks are still trying to get acclimated with ...

The Colts and Broncos went 0-6 in the red zone. The offenses combined to go 6-31 on third down, 0-6 in the red zone and had four giveaways. Denver managed a field goal in the first quarter. He intercepted Wilson in the fourth quarter and had the game-sealing pass breakup in overtime. The running back was hurt on Indianapolis’ first series. Indy was held scoreless in the first quarter. He was the league’s rushing champion in 2021. The Colts won the coin toss in overtime and elected to receive. Wilson and the Broncos took over possession and got all the way down to the red zone. Everyone thought the loss of Wilson would be a significant blow to the Seahawks. On fourth and 1 from Indianapolis’ 5-yard line, the Broncos decided to go for it, but Wilson’s throw was denied by Colts CB Stephon Gilmore, which won the game for Indy. Both quarterbacks are still trying to get acclimated with their new teams — and it showed Thursday night as both offenses struggled in what was a dull primetime game that had

Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson didn't mince words when discussing his struggles in Thursday night's loss, "We should have won that game. It's on me."

It's not on coach Hackett, it's not on anybody else." "We just got to execute better. "It's very simple -- at the end of the day I've got to be better, I've got to play better," Wilson said. "Got to finish, execute," Hamler said of the offensive struggles. "That's on us. He added: "Lot of season left, lot of opportunity. The offense fought its ass off." The Broncos' red zone woes continued as they finished without a touchdown and have scored just two touchdowns in their three home games combined. He was just 9-of-17 passing for 69 yards in the first half. ... Guy made a good play," Wilson said. ... I've got to find a way to make a play, whatever it takes." And his errant throw on fourth-and-inches from the Colts' 6-yard line in overtime, when he didn't see an open

It's very simple,” said the quarterback after a 12-9 loss in which the Broncos' lost a fourth-quarter lead. “At the end of the day, I've got to be better.

"I know I'm a winner," Wilson said. "We wanted to win the game — that was our mentality," Wilson said. I want to go out there and make sure we can do everything we can to win the game." "I know that I'm a battler. I believe in what I can do." "We wanted to win the game," Hackett said. "Third-down-and-longs are very frustrating because you're already behind the sticks," Hackett said. It's on the entire team, and for us to learn from this and grow, grow from all five games that we've had. "We win as one, we lose as one," outside linebacker Bradley Chubb said. Then, in overtime, with the Broncos facing an opportunity to salvage a win, Wilson was again unable to connect. "At the end of the day, I've got to be better. "[I] have to throw that out of bounds if it's not there.

At 2-2-1 following Thursday night's win over the Denver Broncos, the Colts haven't figured out what they can be in 2022 – but are not set back as far as ...

Those messages will be delivered Friday, when the adrenaline of Thursday night wore off and a critical eye will be turned to the Week 5 tape. The Colts held the Broncos to 2/15 on third down and 0/4 in the red zone. "And with the young group we have, particularly we had a lot of young players playing tonight, there's belief that gets created, even though it's ugly. "Coming into the game we all understood what type of game it was going to be," linebacker Zaire Franklin said. We'll figure out how to get better on offense, but we played good enough to get the win tonight." "It shows we can win in the hardest way possible," defensive tackle DeForest Buckner said. "Guys knew it was gonna be a dogfight," Buckner said. Of course the Colts, collectively, acknowledge the need to play better on offense. This is a really good defense, so we played well enough on offense to win the game today. We won the game; these are hard to win on the road on Thursday night. I'm really happy that we made the plays against a good defense. "Isn't it awesome that you can have a game like that and still win?"

The Indianapolis Colts (2-2-1) somehow defeated the Denver Broncos (2-3) on Thursday night in what will likely be the ugliest game of the 2022 season.

3 The team will get a few days of extra rest before preparing for the Week 6 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-2). He left the game immediately. He led the team with nine targets, eight receptions and 81 yards. He recorded two passes defended and an interception while locking down Courtland Sutton for the majority of the night. Perhaps the NFL told both teams they weren’t allowed to score touchdowns.

Another game, another tough Denver Broncos watch. Denver fell to the Indianapolis Colts 12-9 in an ugly overtime defeat on Thursday Night Football in Week 5 ...

Football fans are clearly sick of watching the Broncos in primetime. Russ pooped in the fridge and ate a whole wheel of cheese. that's $1.18 billion per year. and there are 15 TNF games per year. [October 7, 2022] The Broncos’ offense has now failed to score more than 16 points in four games this season, and fans are getting fed up. That’s the funniest NFL bet I’ve ever lost. [October 6, 2022] Matt Ryan gets credit for a comeback win. [October 7, 2022] [pic.twitter.com/3ZMj0QyaSn] Unfortunately for those fans, Denver’s next game is a Monday Night Football showdown on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6. Amazon paid $13 billion over 11 years for Thursday Night Football.

The Colts are in Denver to take on Russell Wilson and the Broncos on Thursday Night Football. Follow along with writer JJ Stankevitz for updates, ...

Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles, one of the team's most durable players, suffered a fractured lower right leg in Thursday night's loss to the Colts.

Outside linebacker [Baron Browning](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241987/baron-browning) didn't finish the game because of a wrist injury. There was some concern among team officials afterward that Bolles could miss at least two months in the best-case scenario. [Javonte Williams](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4361579/javonte-williams) suffered a season-ending knee injury in Sunday's loss to the [Las Vegas Raiders](/nfl/team/_/name/lv/las-vegas-raiders) and outside linebacker [Randy Gregory](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3040479/randy-gregory) suffered a meniscus injury that will force him to miss several weeks. We've got to get in there and see him." "So we'll evaluate there a little more. [Broncos](/nfl/team/_/name/den/denver-broncos) left tackle [Garett Bolles](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035662/garett-bolles) suffered a fractured lower right leg in Thursday night's overtime loss to the [Indianapolis Colts](/nfl/team/_/name/ind/indianapolis-colts).

Denver Broncos receiver KJ Hamler slammed his helmet in frustration following an incomplete pass that sealed the 12-9 overtime loss to the Indianapolis ...

But God dang it, run the dang ball!" Run the ball! [Matt Ryan](https://www.nfl.com/players/matt-ryan/) and the Colts all game, it could have been enough for the win. Run the ball. Twice the Broncos had a chance Thursday night to run the ball in key spots. [via the Denver Post](https://www.denverpost.com/2022/10/06/broncos-kj-hamler-frustrated-ot-loss-colts/).

Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson didn't mince words when discussing his struggles in Thursday night's loss, "We should have won that game. It's on me."

It's not on coach Hackett, it's not on anybody else." "We just got to execute better. "It's very simple -- at the end of the day I've got to be better, I've got to play better," Wilson said. "Got to finish, execute," Hamler said of the offensive struggles. "That's on us. He added: "Lot of season left, lot of opportunity. The offense fought its ass off." The Broncos' red zone woes continued as they finished without a touchdown and have scored just two touchdowns in their three home games combined. He was just 9-of-17 passing for 69 yards in the first half. ... Guy made a good play," Wilson said. ... I've got to find a way to make a play, whatever it takes." And his errant throw on fourth-and-inches from the Colts' 6-yard line in overtime, when he didn't see an open

Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson placed blame for Denver's 12-9 overtime loss Thursday night the only place he could: on his own shoulders.

I'm looking forward to the adversity of it all, the negativity of it all, and everything else because [I] just use that for fuel and opportunity. I'm looking forward to the challenge of it all. "I'm looking forward to turning it around," Wilson said. [With] how great the defense is doing, if we can to turn it around on offense -- how quickly we can turn it around on offense. We have to be able to get that first down -- whatever it is. We just have to keep battling and keep believing." I believe in what I can do. I have to be able to hit it [throws]. At the end of the day, I have to be better. On Thursday, he trusted Wilson to make plays, and the QB came up short. I believe in what we can do. Then just ahead of the two-minute warning on a third-and-4 from the 13-yard-line, leading by three points, the Broncos inexplicably called a pass play that Wilson forced to [Tyrie Cleveland](https://www.nfl.com/players/tyrie-cleveland/) that was picked off by [Stephon Gilmore](https://www.nfl.com/players/stephon-gilmore/), giving the Colts a chance to force overtime.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan scrambles under pressure from Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning. Isaiah J. Downing/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters. CNN ...

“Amazon should just sign Lamar Jackson for 500 million dollars guaranteed and he can enter games like this and just do cool stuff for a while for whichever team needs him. [describing](https://twitter.com/JimmyTraina/status/1578197499785121793?s=20&t=r762gs81uTCfCTNMzBIjrg) the game as “the type of game you’d have as the fifth regional on CBS on Sunday.” Like a recurring TNF character when he’s needed. and there are 15 TNF games per year. that’s $1.18 billion per year. [began](https://twitter.com/MitchSchwartz71/status/1578211448488067074?s=20&t=Ivw3EfEyeCRRfpuno_MONw): “This freaking game.”

A final overtime pass from Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson fell incomplete in the end zone during Thursday night's game against the Colts, resulting in ...

The offense fought its ass off.” Denver’s offense has been the primary reason for the early-season disappointment, with the unit averaging just 15 points per game through the first five games. Wilson took the snap and dropped back to pass but never looked in Hamler’s direction as the third-year receiver got wide open on a slant. I fought my ass off. As the pass fell incomplete, Hamler’s frustration boiled over. Denver faced a fourth-and-1 from the Indianapolis’ 5-yard line late in overtime and opted to go for it rather than kick a field goal.

Stephon Gilmore batted away Russell Wilson's pass to Courtland Sutton in the end zone on fourth-and-1 from the 5 to give the Indianapolis Colts a 12-9 ...

16, and the Broncos visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, Oct. The Broncos lost two starting defenders to knee injuries just before halftime, ILB Josey Jewell and CB Ronald Darby. “It's very simple: at the end of the day I got to be better," Wilson said. The Colts host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. Nyheim Hines got the start for Indy, but he went out with a head injury after his third snap when D.J. “We wanted to win the game,” Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said. “There's going to be a bunch of what-ifs,” Broncos guard Dalton Risner said. Lindsay ran for 40 yards on 11 carries ad Gordon had 54 yards on 15 carries, and he was flipped by safety Rodney McLoyd Jr. “That’s the definition of a big-time player making big plays in the moment," Colts coach Frank Reich said about Gilmore. ... I thought the two drives at the end showed a lot of guys. The game pitted veteran quarterbacks struggling with their new teams. “We need to play better for sure, but I'm proud of the guys,” Ryan said.

Denver was promised an exciting ride with a new franchise quarterback. Instead, the Broncos have one of the worst offenses in the NFL and a seemingly grim ...

It was a play Wilson liked, Hackett said, and with the game on the line, he wanted to put the ball in the hands of Wilson. Eventually, Wilson did climb out of that chair in front of his locker Thursday night, and made the short walk to the interview podium. Colts quarterback Matt Ryan was sacked six times, fumbled twice (though the Colts recovered both), and threw two interceptions, to bring his season total to seven in five games (it is worth noting that Carson Wentz threw seven interceptions in all of 2021.) At one point, a Broncos tight end, Andrew Beck, dropped a would-be touchdown pass and in doing so, somehow managed to kick the ball out of the end zone. They’re all in on this ride with Wilson—and we’ll all watch them do it again in prime time in Week 6, on Monday Night Football against the Chargers. The game featured 12 punts (seven by the Colts, five by the Broncos) and seven field goals (and the Broncos also had a field goal attempt blocked). Thursday Night Football has a long history of producing stinkers of the mid-aughts Titans-Jaguars variety, and yet this one felt like it was the worst Thursday Night Football game of all time. Those final moments Thursday night, from Hamler’s reaction to it—not only did he vent to a reporter, but also he was seen slamming his helmet to the grass—and Wilson’s stunned look on the field after the game and his long, pensive pose in the locker room after, are what will linger from this loss as a potentially landmark moment in Wilson’s Denver tenure. Wilson lined up in shotgun, with a spread formation, and laser focused on receiver Courtland Sutton, who was crossing from left to right near the back of the end zone. Hackett explained after the game that the call was a sign of trust in his quarterback. There were boos at Empower Field at Mile High by the third quarter—and not for the first time this season, though it’s only Week 5—and fans streamed to the exits at the end of the regulation, despite the fact that the Broncos had never actually trailed in the game. They’ve been at their worst when the field is the tightest, when he’s been asked to operate on script in the red zone. Wilson threw two brutal interceptions in Thursday’s 12-9 overtime loss to the Colts, and didn’t see an open receiver in the end zone on his final fourth-down pass attempt that ended the game.

Stephon Gilmore batted away Russell Wilson's pass to Courtland Sutton in the end zone on fourth-and-1 from the 5 to give the Indianapolis Colts a 12-9 ...

16, and the Broncos visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, Oct. The Broncos lost two starting defenders to knee injuries just before halftime, ILB Josey Jewell and CB Ronald Darby. “It's very simple: at the end of the day I got to be better," Wilson said. The Colts host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. Nyheim Hines got the start for Indy, but he went out with a head injury after his third snap when D.J. “We wanted to win the game,” Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said. “There's going to be a bunch of what-ifs,” Broncos guard Dalton Risner said. Lindsay ran for 40 yards on 11 carries ad Gordon had 54 yards on 15 carries, and he was flipped by safety Rodney McLoyd Jr. “That’s the definition of a big-time player making big plays in the moment," Colts coach Frank Reich said about Gilmore. ... I thought the two drives at the end showed a lot of guys. The game pitted veteran quarterbacks struggling with their new teams. “We need to play better for sure, but I'm proud of the guys,” Ryan said.

That hype ignored that Denver wasn't that bad at QB in 2021, it failed to account for first year head coach Nathaniel Hackett, and it subverted the time-honored ...

The entire mythos surrounding Wilson was predicated on the belief that he was one of the best QBs in the NFL on a Seattle team that offered him no support, and a coach that didn’t believe in making him the offensive focal point. The worst part might be that this is a double whammy. The assumption was that he’d get a change of scenery, inherit one of the best young receiving tandems in the NFL in Cortland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy, and being able to “cook” with the support of the Broncos’ defense would naturally be unstoppable. It’s becoming safe to say that this won’t be Peyton Manning 2.0, and instead Denver bought in based on a terrible sales pitch they sold themselves. Hell, Russ is playing vastly inferior football than Teddy Bridgewater did with the Broncos in 2021, who was jettisoned for Wilson because the team believed Bridgewater wasn’t nearly good enough to win. It’s not just the raw stats either, but a complete lack of decision making on the field. “It’s very simple — at the end of the day I’ve got to be better, I’ve got to play better,” Wilson said. The most generous reading of the Russ trade was that it was going to allow Denver to be competitive in football’s most brutal division. [Seahawks](https://www.fieldgulls.com/), the Raiders, the Colts — struggled against the [Texans](https://www.battleredblog.com/) and barely beat the [49ers](https://www.ninersnation.com/). Nobody thought to temper the Super Bowl talk, instead choosing to feed the frenzy with “Let Russ cook” and Let’s Ride!” memes. Beyond that it was difficult to see the end goal. The organization was so desperate to create buzz amidst a team sale that the front office pushed to trade for Wilson even when it felt like a really odd decision.

With less than three minutes left in overtime, trailing by three points, Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett had a decision to make.

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles suffered a broken leg in Thursday's 12-9 overtime loss to the Colts that will require season-ending ...

With a towel over his head, he slammed his fist in frustration while being driven into the tunnel. Bolles, in his sixth NFL season, will land on injured reserve for the first time in his career. Bolles, a second-team All-Pro in 2020, was quickly loaded onto a medical cart.