The Indianapolis Colts (5-2) defeated the Denver Broncos (2-6), 15-13, on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The game was over when…
…Adam Vinatieri nailed the 51-yard field goal with 26 seconds remaining in the game.
Game Balls
- RB Marlon Mack: It was a physical battle for Mack, who took 19 carries for 76 yards and a touchdown.
- DE Justin Houston: The veteran defensive end was a force on the edge, getting consistent pressure and recording a sack.
Key Stats
- The Colts defense did its job on third down allowing just two conversions on 12 attempts.
- The Colts gave the Broncos six first downs by penalty.
Quick Hits
- Houston now has a sack in each of the last three games.
- Vinatieri missed two kicks—a 45-yard field goal attempt and an extra-point attempt. He did convert the game-winner with 26 seconds left, though.
- CB Rock Ya-Sin struggled. He allowed big plays to WR Courtland Sutton and had five penalties on the day.
- The Colts committed a season-high 10 penalties.
- LB Darius Leonard reached 200 career tackles faster than any player since 2000.
- QB Jacoby Brissett completed 15 of 25 passes for 202 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions.
- Rookie DE Ben Banogu had the sack that ended the game for the Colts.
- WR T.Y. Hilton was held to just two catches for 54 yards on six targets.
Injuries
- DT Tyquan Lewis (ankle), CB Pierre Desir (hamstring) and DT Carl Davis (hamstring) were all inactive due to injuries.
- S Khari Willis (foot) was ruled out in the third quarter.
Up Next: The Colts are on the road to visit the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
