Final2024 Week 15

Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO

Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos, Week 15 2024

Indianapolis Colts

Away

13

Denver Broncos

HomeWon

31

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Colts760013
Broncos0732131

IND 13DEN 31 Final

  • Passing leader

    Anthony Richardson Sr.

    IND · QB

    16.4PPR pts

    17/38, 172 YDS, 2 INT, 1 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Courtland Sutton

    DEN · WR

    12.2PPR pts

    3 REC, 32 YDS, 1 TD

  • Colts leader

    Jonathan Taylor

    IND · RB

    10.1PPR pts

    22 ATT, 107 YDS, 1 REC, 4 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Nik Bonitto

    DEN

    1 TD, 0.5 SACK, 5 TKL

Broncos 31, Colts 13: Denver rallies from 6 down at halftime

Denver erased a 13–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Indianapolis 24–0 after the break to win 31–13. Indianapolis outgained the Broncos 310–193.

The Colts went 4-for-15 on third down and committed five turnovers.

Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin DEN 3 · IND 5 turnovers
  • +8% third-down rate DEN 35% · IND 27%

Game Highlights

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Why the Broncos Won

Denver won the turnover and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Colts vs Broncos
ColtsStatBroncos
5Turnovers3
27%Third-down conversion35%
Other team stats
310Total yards193
4.3Yards per play3.2
72Plays61
31:32Time of possession28:28

Scoring Summary

The Broncos scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Colts scored one touchdown and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Colts vs Broncos
TimeTeamPlayINDDEN
1st quarter
10:52INDAnthony Richardson 23-yard TD run Takes leadMatt Gay XP70
2nd quarter
14:49INDMatt Gay 37-yard FG Extends lead100
5:29DENBo Nix → Adam Trautman, 13-yard TDWil Lutz XP107
0:06INDMatt Gay 49-yard FG Extends lead137
3rd quarter
5:18DENWil Lutz 44-yard FG1310
4th quarter
13:51DENBo Nix → Nate Adkins, 15-yard TD Game winnerWil Lutz XP1317
12:29DENNik Bonitto 50-yard fumble return TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP1324
5:48DENBo Nix → Courtland Sutton, 20-yard TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP1331

Fantasy Points: Colts vs Broncos, Week 15 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. Bo NixDENQB16.5 PTSQB14
  2. Anthony RichardsonINDQB16.4 PTSQB15
  3. Courtland SuttonDENWR12.2 PTSWR32
  4. Jonathan TaylorINDRB10.1 PTSRB27

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Anthony RichardsonINDQB16.4QB1517/3817202746136.3
Bo NixDENQB16.5QB1420/3313033823061.4Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Courtland SuttonDENWR12.2WR32WR———93321Start/Sit →
Jonathan TaylorINDRB10.1RB27RB2210702140Start/Sit →
Adam TrautmanDENTE10.0TE13TE———22201Start/Sit →
Michael PittmanINDWR9.8WR40WR———96580
Nate AdkinsDENTE8.5TE15TE———11151Start/Sit →
Kylen GransonINDTE7.7TE17TE———43470Start/Sit →
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB6.4RB38RB721033130Start/Sit →
Josh DownsINDWR6.2WR57WR———83320Start/Sit →
Marvin MimsDENWR6.0WR60WR10044200
Javonte WilliamsDENRB4.3RB47RB61503280Start/Sit →
Anthony GouldINDWR3.3WR78WR———11230Start/Sit →
Trey SermonINDRB3.2RB54RB1302290
Troy FranklinDENWR2.9WR85WR———5290Start/Sit →
Audric EstimeDENRB2.8RB57RB51301150
Lucas KrullDENTE2.8TE40TE———2280Start/Sit →
Tyler GoodsonINDRB0.3RB76RB130————Start/Sit →
Alec PierceINDWR0.0—WR———4000
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Will MalloryINDTE0.0—TE———1000
Devaughn VeleDENWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Adonai MitchellINDWR-3.0—WR1-1004000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR73 snaps96%
  2. Josh DownsWR58 snaps76%
  3. Jonathan TaylorRB52 snaps68%
  4. Adonai MitchellWR37 snaps49%
  5. Alec PierceWR35 snaps46%

Target Share35 targets

  1. Michael Pittman26%, 9 targets
  2. Josh Downs23%, 8 targets
  3. Kylen Granson11%, 4 targets
  4. Alec Pierce11%, 4 targets
  5. Adonai Mitchell11%, 4 targets
  6. Other17%, 6 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor69%, 22 carries
  2. Anthony Richardson22%, 7 carries
  3. Trey Sermon3%, 1 carries
  4. Tyler Goodson3%, 1 carries
  5. Adonai Mitchell3%, 1 carries

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR57 snaps90%
  2. Devaughn VeleWR38 snaps60%
  3. Javonte WilliamsRB34 snaps54%
  4. Nate AdkinsTE29 snaps46%
  5. Troy FranklinWR29 snaps46%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Courtland Sutton28%, 9 targets
  2. Troy Franklin16%, 5 targets
  3. Marvin Mims13%, 4 targets
  4. Javonte Williams9%, 3 targets
  5. Jaleel McLaughlin9%, 3 targets
  6. Other25%, 8 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Bo Nix30%, 8 carries
  2. Jaleel McLaughlin26%, 7 carries
  3. Javonte Williams22%, 6 carries
  4. Audric Estime19%, 5 carries
  5. Marvin Mims4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael PittmanINDWR7396%926%0
Courtland SuttonDENWR5790%928%0
Josh DownsINDWR5876%823%0
Jonathan TaylorINDRB5268%26%22
Devaughn VeleDENWR3860%13%0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB3454%39%6
Adonai MitchellINDWR3749%411%1
Alec PierceINDWR3546%411%0
Nate AdkinsDENTE2946%13%0
Troy FranklinDENWR2946%516%0
Adam TrautmanDENTE2743%26%0
Drew OgletreeINDTE3039%00%0
Lucas KrullDENTE2438%26%0
Kylen GransonINDTE2736%411%0
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR2133%13%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE2330%00%0
Marvin MimsDENWR1625%413%1
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB1524%39%7
Trey SermonINDRB1824%26%1
Will MalloryINDTE1824%13%0
Audric EstimeDENRB1321%13%5
Tyler GoodsonINDRB57%00%1
Anthony GouldINDWR45%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.

  • Biggest overperformer+6.8Nate Adkins8.5 PTS vs 1.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−10.5Adonai Mitchell-3.0 PTS vs 7.5 xFP
  • Highest expected volume23.2 xFPAnthony Richardson Sr.16.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Anthony Richardson Sr.IND · QB16.423.2−6.8100%38 att—38722%13%
Bo NixDEN · QB16.519.9−3.4100%33 att—33830%00%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB10.117.8−7.768%69% car—02269%26%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR12.215.4−3.290%28% tgt—000%928%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR9.815.4−5.696%25% tgt—000%925%
Josh DownsIND · WR6.213.7−7.576%22% tgt—000%822%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB6.49.7−3.324%26% car—0726%39%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB4.39.1−4.854%22% car—0622%39%
Troy FranklinDEN · WR2.98.6−5.746%16% tgt—000%516%
Adonai MitchellIND · WR-3.07.5−10.549%11% tgt—013%411%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR6.07.5−1.525%13% tgt—014%413%
Alec PierceIND · WR0.06.9−6.946%11% tgt—000%411%
Kylen GransonIND · TE7.76.9+0.836%11% tgt—000%411%
Audric EstimeDEN · RB2.85.0−2.221%19% car—0519%13%
Trey SermonIND · RB3.24.1−0.924%6% tgt—013%26%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE10.03.4+6.643%6% tgt—000%26%
Lucas KrullDEN · TE2.83.4−0.638%6% tgt—000%26%
Anthony GouldIND · WR3.31.7+1.65%3% tgt—000%13%
Devaughn VeleDEN · WR0.01.7−1.760%3% tgt—000%13%
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDEN · WR0.01.7−1.733%3% tgt—000%13%
Nate AdkinsDEN · TE8.51.7+6.846%3% tgt—000%13%
Will MalloryIND · TE0.01.7−1.724%3% tgt—000%13%
Tyler GoodsonIND · RB0.30.7−0.47%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Colts 36 targets and 32 carries; Broncos 32 targets and 27 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 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Anthony Richardson Sr. Unlucky

IND · QB · 16.4 pts on 23.2 expected

17 of 38 passing for 172 yards, 2 interceptions; 1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for -1 yards; 7 carries for 46 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 23.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Bo Nix

DEN · QB · 16.5 pts on 19.9 expected

20 of 33 passing for 130 yards, 3 touchdowns, 3 interceptions; 8 carries for 23 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Bo Nix →

Jonathan Taylor Volume, no payoff

IND · RB · 10.1 pts on 17.8 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards; 22 carries (69% of the team's) for 107 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Michael Pittman Jr. Unlucky

IND · WR · 9.8 pts on 15.4 expected

9 targets (25% of the team's), 6 catches for 58 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Courtland Sutton

DEN · WR · 12.2 pts on 15.4 expected

9 targets (28% of the team's), 3 catches for 32 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Jaleel McLaughlin

DEN · RB · 6.4 pts on 9.7 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 3 catches for 13 yards; 7 carries (26% of the team's) for 21 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Jaleel McLaughlin →

Josh Downs Unlucky

IND · WR · 6.2 pts on 13.7 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 3 catches for 32 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Josh Downs →

Troy Franklin Unlucky

DEN · WR · 2.9 pts on 8.6 expected

5 targets (16% of the team's), 2 catches for 9 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Troy Franklin →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock down: Alec Pierce played 46% of the snaps, down from a 81% season average.

Denver Broncos

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Colts defense and Broncos defense
Points allowed toColts DBroncos D
QBs18.016.4
RBs23.819.9
WRs33.130.8
TEs14.911.9

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

How the Game Swung

Denver opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as 17%, then rallied to win.

Broncos win probability

Broncos win probability by game minuteBroncos started at 50%, stood at 27% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −20Richardson 23-yd TD run50% → 30%Q1 10:52
  2. +22Nix → Trautman, 13-yd TD17% → 39%Q2 5:29
  3. +13Lutz 44-yd FG22% → 35%Q3 5:18
  4. +41Nix → Adkins, 15-yd TD32% → 73%Q4 13:51
  5. +22Bonitto 50-yd TD74% → 96%Q4 12:29

Swing in Broncos win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Colts vs Broncos
Indianapolis ColtsMeasureDenver Broncos
72Plays61
56%Pass rate56%
4.0Yds / dropback3.6
4.7Yds / carry2.7
4/15Third downs6/17

Efficiency edge Denver ran 11 fewer plays than Indianapolis.

  • Top targets
  • IND Pittman 25% · Downs 22% · Mitchell 11%
  • DEN Sutton 28% · Franklin 16% · Mims 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Colts vs Broncos
ResultINDDEN
Touchdowns13
Field goals21
Punts56
Turnovers53
Turnovers on downs20

DEN turnover edge: +2

  • The Colts opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 30 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
INDQ1 15:0010704:08Touchdown
DENQ1 10:527323:46Interception
INDQ1 7:0614527:17Field goal
DENQ2 14:49553:10Punt
INDQ2 11:39331:39Punt
DENQ2 10:009544:31Touchdown
INDQ2 5:294121:32Interception
DENQ2 3:57350:55Punt
INDQ2 3:02340:22Punt
DENQ2 2:40331:02Punt
INDQ2 1:386151:32Field goal
DENQ2 0:061-10:06End of half
DENQ3 15:003141:48Interception
INDQ3 13:122610:36Fumble
DENQ3 12:364182:13Punt
INDQ3 10:233-52:12Punt
DENQ3 8:11300:49Interception
INDQ3 7:22140:08Fumble
DENQ3 7:14451:56Field goal
INDQ3 5:184-51:31Punt
DENQ3 3:476102:43Punt
INDQ3 1:04322:03Punt
DENQ4 14:012150:10Touchdown
INDQ4 13:513201:22Fumble
INDQ4 12:295252:19Downs
DENQ4 10:10361:31Punt
INDQ4 8:39251:00Interception
DENQ4 7:396351:51Touchdown
INDQ4 5:4811503:51Downs
DENQ4 1:57321:57End of game
About these numbers

The Broncos' fumble touchdown is counted as a Colts lost fumble, not as a Broncos possession. 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.

Colts vs Broncos Head-to-Head

The Colts and Broncos 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 Colts win
55–231988
Largest Broncos win
35–131993

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 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Colts vs Broncos
ColtsStatBroncos
8-9Record10-7
22.2Points per game25.0
334.8Yards per game324.6
5.5Yards per play5.2
25.1Points allowed per game18.3
361.2Yards allowed per game317.1

Colts and Broncos in Fantasy

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

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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Colts vs Broncos Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Colts vs Broncos Week 15 game?

The Denver Broncos beat the Indianapolis Colts 31–13 in Week 15 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on December 15, 2024. See the Broncos' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Colts vs Broncos?

The final score was Broncos 31, Colts 13. The Colts led 13–7 at halftime, and the second half went Colts 0, Broncos 24.

What happened in the Colts vs Broncos game?

Denver erased a 13–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Indianapolis 24–0 after the break to win 31–13. Indianapolis outgained the Broncos 310–193. Bo Nix led all players with 20 of 33 passing for 130 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 8 carries for 23 rushing yards. The Colts committed 5 turnovers, the Broncos 3.

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

Bo Nix's 15-yard touchdown pass to Nate Adkins with 13:51 left in the fourth quarter gave the Broncos a 17–13 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Colts vs Broncos?

Bo Nix led the game with 16.5 PPR fantasy points, the QB14 of Week 15, on 20 of 33 passing for 130 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 8 carries for 23 rushing yards. Anthony Richardson was next with 16.4 (QB15). See Bo Nix's 2024 game log.

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

Anthony Richardson (IND) led all passers with 17 of 38 for 172 yards and 2 interceptions. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 22 carries for 107 yards. Michael Pittman (IND) led in receiving with 6 catches for 58 yards.

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

Nate Adkins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 8.5 PPR points on 1.7 xFP (+6.8). Adonai Mitchell fell furthest short, with -3.0 points on 7.5 xFP (−10.5). 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 Colts vs Broncos?

Anthony Richardson Sr. had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 23.2 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 16.4. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Broncos come back to beat the Colts?

The Broncos' chances of winning fell as low as 17% in the first half. Bo Nix's 15-yard touchdown pass to Nate Adkins in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Bo Nix's 15-yard touchdown pass to Nate Adkins then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Colts vs Broncos?

The Broncos won the turnover battle 5–3: the Colts gave the ball away 5 times and the Broncos 3 times. The Broncos won the game.

What was the turning point of Colts vs Broncos?

Bo Nix's 15-yard touchdown pass to Nate Adkins with 13:51 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Broncos' win probability from 32% to 73%.

What is the all-time Colts vs Broncos 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 Colts and Broncos last play before this game?

Before Week 15 of 2024, they last met in the 2022 season on October 6, 2022, when the Colts beat the Broncos 12–9.

Have the Colts and Broncos met in the playoffs?

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

What is the Colts vs Broncos record since 2021?

The Colts lead 2–1 across 3 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.