The Denver Broncos secured a crucial win in their bid for an AFC wild-card berth, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 31-13 on Sunday. The decisive factor was a crucial blunder by Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor, who dropped the ball milliseconds before crossing the goal line, giving the Broncos the momentum they needed.
Nik Bonitto’s defensive touchdown sealed the win for Denver. Bonitto intercepted a trick play attempt, racing 50 yards for a score that turned the tide of the game in favor of the Broncos. The team’s defense played a crucial role in the victory, with five takeaways more than making up for quarterback Anthony Richardson’s three-interception performance.
The Colts’ struggles were further compounded by injuries to key players, including wide receiver Alec Pierce and defensive tackle D.J. Jones. In contrast, Denver emerged relatively unscathed, despite some concerns about their injury list. Quarterback Bo Nix’s first three-interception game of the season for the Broncos was more than made up for by the team’s defense.
With this win, the Broncos strengthened their grip on a playoff spot, ending a seven-year string of losing records and bringing them closer to their goal.
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