Final2025 Week 2

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts

Denver Broncos

Away

28

Indianapolis Colts

HomeWon

29

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Broncos7147028
Colts6143629

DEN 28IND 29 Final

  • Passing leader

    Daniel Jones

    IND · QB

    22.8PPR pts

    23/34, 316 YDS, 1 TD, 1 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jonathan Taylor

    IND · RB

    29.5PPR pts

    25 ATT, 165 YDS, 2 REC, 50 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Broncos leader

    Troy Franklin

    DEN · WR

    24.0PPR pts

    8 REC, 89 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Cam Bynum

    IND

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Colts 29, Broncos 28: Indianapolis rallies from 1 down at halftime

Indianapolis erased a 21–20 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 9–7 after the break to win 29–28. The Colts finished with a 473–324 edge in total offense and averaged 7.1 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Broncos went 4-for-9 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Colts kept the ball for 32:07 and finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +1.1 yards/play IND 7.1 · DEN 6.0
  • +1 turnover margin IND 0 turnovers
  • +149 total yards IND 473 · DEN 324

Game Highlights

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Why the Colts Won

Indianapolis won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs Colts
BroncosStatColts
6.0Yards per play7.1
1Turnovers0
324Total yards473
Other team stats
54Plays67
44%Third-down conversion46%
27:53Time of possession32:07

Scoring Summary

The Colts scored two touchdowns and five field goals; the Broncos scored four touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Broncos vs Colts
TimeTeamPlayDENIND
1st quarter
11:51INDSpencer Shrader 29-yard FG Takes lead03
8:24DENBo Nix → Marvin Mims Jr., 23-yard TD Takes leadWil Lutz XP73
4:19INDSpencer Shrader 33-yard FG76
2nd quarter
14:12INDDaniel Jones 1-yard TD run Takes leadSpencer Shrader XP713
10:42DENBo Nix → Troy Franklin, 3-yard TD Takes leadWil Lutz XP1413
3:03DENBo Nix → Adam Trautman, 2-yard TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP2113
1:31INDDaniel Jones → Jonathan Taylor, 7-yard TDSpencer Shrader XP2120
3rd quarter
11:13DENJ.K. Dobbins 5-yard TD run Extends leadWil Lutz XP2820
5:42INDSpencer Shrader 36-yard FG2823
4th quarter
8:33INDSpencer Shrader 28-yard FG2826
0:00INDSpencer Shrader 45-yard FG Game winner2829

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Colts, Week 2 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jonathan TaylorINDRB29.5 PTSRB1
  2. Troy FranklinDENWR24.0 PTSWR7
  3. Daniel JonesINDQB22.8 PTSQB7
  4. Bo NixDENQB21.2 PTSQB12

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Daniel JonesINDQB22.8QB723/3431610621107.0Start/Sit →
Bo NixDENQB21.2QB1222/30206313200111.2Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jonathan TaylorINDRB29.5RB1RB25165022501Start/Sit →
Troy FranklinDENWR24.0WR7WR111098891Start/Sit →
J.K. DobbinsDENRB15.5RB16RB147612190Start/Sit →
Tyler WarrenINDTE11.9TE7TE10074790Start/Sit →
Josh DownsINDWR11.1WR39WR———86510Start/Sit →
Alec PierceINDWR10.8WR41WR———54680
Marvin MimsDENWR10.4WR45WR———22241
Adam TrautmanDENTE10.0TE11TE———33101Start/Sit →
Michael PittmanINDWR8.0WR64WR———54400
Tyler BadieDENRB4.2RB50RB13022190Start/Sit →
Adonai MitchellINDWR4.0WR88WR———42200Start/Sit →
Pat BryantDENWR3.8WR92WR———32180Start/Sit →
RJ HarveyDENRB3.4RB54RB58021160Start/Sit →
Evan EngramDENTE2.2TE41TE———21120Start/Sit →
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE1.8TE46TE———1180Start/Sit →
Courtland SuttonDENWR1.6WR111WR———4160Start/Sit →
Trent SherfieldDENWR1.3WR117WR———1130
DJ GiddensINDRB0.0—RB———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Troy FranklinWR48 snaps83%
  2. Courtland SuttonWR45 snaps78%
  3. Adam TrautmanTE36 snaps62%
  4. J.K. DobbinsRB26 snaps45%
  5. Evan EngramTE25 snaps43%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Troy Franklin30%, 9 targets
  2. Courtland Sutton13%, 4 targets
  3. Adam Trautman10%, 3 targets
  4. Pat Bryant10%, 3 targets
  5. Evan Engram7%, 2 targets
  6. Other30%, 9 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. J.K. Dobbins58%, 14 carries
  2. RJ Harvey21%, 5 carries
  3. Bo Nix13%, 3 carries
  4. Tyler Badie4%, 1 carries
  5. Troy Franklin4%, 1 carries

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Jonathan TaylorRB66 snaps93%
  2. Tyler WarrenTE66 snaps93%
  3. Alec PierceWR64 snaps90%
  4. Michael PittmanWR59 snaps83%
  5. Josh DownsWR41 snaps58%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Josh Downs24%, 8 targets
  2. Tyler Warren21%, 7 targets
  3. Michael Pittman15%, 5 targets
  4. Alec Pierce15%, 5 targets
  5. Adonai Mitchell12%, 4 targets
  6. Other12%, 4 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor78%, 25 carries
  2. Daniel Jones19%, 6 carries
  3. Tyler Warren3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Jonathan TaylorINDRB6693%26%25
Tyler WarrenINDTE6693%721%1
Alec PierceINDWR6490%515%0
Michael PittmanINDWR5983%515%0
Troy FranklinDENWR4883%930%1
Courtland SuttonDENWR4578%413%0
Adam TrautmanDENTE3662%310%0
Josh DownsINDWR4158%824%0
J.K. DobbinsDENRB2645%27%14
Evan EngramDENTE2543%27%0
Trent SherfieldDENWR2238%13%0
Marvin MimsDENWR2136%27%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE2535%13%0
RJ HarveyDENRB1933%27%5
Pat BryantDENWR1424%310%0
Tyler BadieDENRB1322%27%1
Drew OgletreeINDTE1217%00%0
Lucas KrullDENTE916%00%0
Ashton DulinINDWR1014%00%0
Adonai MitchellINDWR710%412%0
DJ GiddensINDRB57%13%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB29.519.5+10.093%78% car—02578%26%
Daniel JonesIND · QB22.819.0+3.8100%34 att—34619%00%
Troy FranklinDEN · WR24.016.0+8.083%30% tgt—014%930%
Bo NixDEN · QB21.215.3+5.9100%30 att—30313%00%
Josh DownsIND · WR11.113.6−2.558%24% tgt—000%824%
Tyler WarrenIND · TE11.912.6−0.793%21% tgt—013%721%
J.K. DobbinsDEN · RB15.512.4+3.145%58% car—01458%27%
Alec PierceIND · WR10.88.5+2.390%15% tgt—000%515%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR8.08.5−0.583%15% tgt—000%515%
Adonai MitchellIND · WR4.06.8−2.810%12% tgt—000%412%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR1.66.8−5.278%13% tgt—000%413%
RJ HarveyDEN · RB3.46.6−3.233%21% car—0521%27%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE10.05.1+4.962%10% tgt—000%310%
Pat BryantDEN · WR3.85.1−1.324%10% tgt—000%310%
Tyler BadieDEN · RB4.24.1+0.122%7% tgt—014%27%
Evan EngramDEN · TE2.23.4−1.243%7% tgt—000%27%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR10.43.4+7.036%7% tgt—000%27%
DJ GiddensIND · RB0.01.7−1.77%3% tgt—000%13%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE1.81.7+0.135%3% tgt—000%13%
Trent SherfieldDEN · WR1.31.7−0.438%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Broncos 30 targets and 24 carries; Colts 33 targets and 32 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Bo Nix Ran hot

DEN · QB · 21.2 pts on 15.3 expected

22 of 30 passing for 206 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 3 carries for 20 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Bo Nix →

Daniel Jones

IND · QB · 22.8 pts on 19.0 expected

23 of 34 passing for 316 yards, 1 touchdown; 6 carries for 2 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Daniel Jones →

Troy Franklin Ran hot

DEN · WR · 24.0 pts on 16.0 expected

9 targets (30% of the team's), 8 catches for 89 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 11 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in targets (9).

Start/Sit: Troy Franklin →

J.K. Dobbins

DEN · RB · 15.5 pts on 12.4 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 1 catch for 9 yards; 14 carries (58% of the team's) for 76 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.4 expected.

Start/Sit: J.K. Dobbins →

Jonathan Taylor Ran hot

IND · RB · 29.5 pts on 19.5 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 50 yards and 1 touchdown; 25 carries (78% of the team's) for 165 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 19.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in carries (25).

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Josh Downs

IND · WR · 11.1 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 6 catches for 51 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (8).

Start/Sit: Josh Downs →

Courtland Sutton Unlucky

DEN · WR · 1.6 pts on 6.8 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Marvin Mims Jr. Ran hot

DEN · WR · 10.4 pts on 3.4 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for 24 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: Troy Franklin played 83% of the snaps, up from a 59% season average.
  • Stock up: Pat Bryant played 24% of the snaps, up from a 5% season average.
  • Stock down: Courtland Sutton played 78% of the snaps, down from a 95% season average.

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock up: Jonathan Taylor played 93% of the snaps, up from a 71% season average.
  • Stock up: Tyler Warren played 93% of the snaps, up from a 73% season average.
  • Stock down: DJ Giddens played 7% of the snaps, down from a 25% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and Colts defense
Points allowed toBroncos DColts D
QBs14.817.4
RBs17.019.1
WRs26.335.8
TEs13.715.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Indianapolis opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as <1%, then rallied to win.

Colts win probability

Colts win probability by game minuteColts started at 50%, stood at 46% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 11 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −24Nix → Franklin, 3-yd TD71% → 46%Q2 10:42
  2. −25Nix → Trautman, 2-yd TD46% → 21%Q2 3:03
  3. +25Jones → Taylor, 7-yd TD21% → 46%Q2 1:31
  4. −27Dobbins 5-yd TD run46% → 18%Q3 11:13
  5. +100Shrader 45-yd FG<1% → >99%Q4 0:00

Swing in Colts win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs Colts
Denver BroncosMeasureIndianapolis Colts
54Plays67
56%Pass rate52%
6.9Yds / dropback8.7
4.9Yds / carry5.2
4/9Third downs6/13

Efficiency edge Indianapolis ran 13 more plays and gained 1.8 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • DEN Franklin 30% · Sutton 13% · Trautman 10%
  • IND Downs 24% · Warren 21% · Pierce 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs Colts
ResultDENIND
Touchdowns42
Field goals05
Punts30
Turnovers10
Turnovers on downs02
Missed field goals10

IND turnover edge: +1

  • The Colts opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 61-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Colts drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
INDQ1 15:009613:09Field goal
DENQ1 11:516643:27Touchdown
INDQ1 8:248554:05Field goal
DENQ1 4:19371:37Punt
INDQ1 2:427853:30Touchdown
DENQ2 14:127673:30Touchdown
INDQ2 10:426223:14Downs
DENQ2 7:2810504:25Touchdown
INDQ2 3:036811:32Touchdown
DENQ2 1:31341:13Punt
INDQ2 0:18110:18End of half
DENQ3 15:007603:47Touchdown
INDQ3 11:1310425:31Field goal
DENQ3 5:426202:59Punt
INDQ3 2:439424:41Downs
DENQ4 13:023221:37Interception
INDQ4 11:257812:52Field goal
DENQ4 8:3310415:18Missed FG
INDQ4 3:159413:15Field goal
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Broncos vs Colts Head-to-Head

The Broncos and Colts first met in 1974 and have played 31 times since.

All-time series
16–15Colts lead, 31 meetings since 1974
Postseason
3–0Colts won in 2003, 2004, and 2014
Largest Broncos win
35–131993
Largest Colts win
55–231988

Since 2021

2–1 Colts lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Colts win, B = Broncos win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Broncos vs Colts
BroncosStatColts
14-3Record8-9
23.6Points per game27.4
342.6Yards per game345.9
5.3Yards per play5.8
18.3Points allowed per game24.2
278.2Yards allowed per game349.8

Broncos and Colts in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Bronco or a Colt, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Broncos vs Colts Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Broncos vs Colts Week 2 game?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 29–28 in Week 2 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, on September 14, 2025. See the Colts' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs Colts?

The final score was Colts 29, Broncos 28. The Broncos led 21–20 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 7, Colts 9.

What happened in the Broncos vs Colts game?

Indianapolis erased a 21–20 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 9–7 after the break to win 29–28. The Colts finished with a 473–324 edge in total offense and averaged 7.1 yards per play. Jonathan Taylor led all players with 2 catches for 50 yards and a touchdown, plus 25 carries for 165 rushing yards. The Broncos committed 1 turnover, the Colts none.

What was the game-winning score in Broncos vs Colts?

Spencer Shrader's 45-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Colts a 29–28 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Colts?

Jonathan Taylor led the game with 29.5 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 2, on 2 catches for 50 yards and a touchdown, plus 25 carries for 165 rushing yards. Troy Franklin was next with 24.0 (WR7). See Jonathan Taylor's 2025 game log.

Who led Broncos vs Colts in passing, rushing and receiving?

Daniel Jones (IND) led all passers with 23 of 34 for 316 yards and a touchdown. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 25 carries for 165 yards. Troy Franklin (DEN) led in receiving with 8 catches for 89 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Jonathan Taylor score against the Broncos?

Jonathan Taylor scored 29.5 points in PPR leagues, 28.5 in half-PPR and 27.5 in standard scoring against the Broncos in Week 2 of the 2025 season, on 2 catches for 50 yards and a touchdown, plus 25 carries for 165 rushing yards. He handled 78% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Colts?

Jonathan Taylor outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 29.5 PPR points on 19.5 xFP (+10.0). Courtland Sutton fell furthest short, with 1.6 points on 6.8 xFP (−5.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Colts?

Jonathan Taylor had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 19.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 29.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Colts come back to beat the Broncos?

The Colts' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in overtime. Spencer Shrader's 45-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Spencer Shrader's 45-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Broncos vs Colts?

The Colts won the turnover battle 1–0: the Broncos gave the ball away 1 time and the Colts not at all. The Colts won the game.

What was the turning point of Broncos vs Colts?

Spencer Shrader's 45-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Colts' win probability from <1% to >99%.

What is the all-time Broncos vs Colts record?

The Colts lead the all-time series 16–15 across 31 meetings since 1974, including a 3–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Broncos and Colts last play before this game?

Before Week 2 of 2025, they last met in the 2024 season on December 15, 2024, when the Broncos beat the Colts 31–13.

Have the Broncos and Colts met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2014 playoffs. The Broncos are 0–3 against the Colts in the postseason.