Colts-Broncos NFL Game Blog: October 6
The two teams kick off Week 5 of the NFL season in a clash of veteran quarterbacks who got off to a rocky start with their new teams, and without their primary running backs.
DENVER — The Indianapolis Colts (1-2-1) and Denver Broncos (2-2) kick off Week 5 of the NFL season Thursday night in a clash of quarterbacks missing their leading running backs .
Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor has been ruled out with an ankle injury, joining key defensemen Shaquille Leonard and Tyquan Lewis (concussion) and safety Julian Blackmon (ankle) on the bench, while Denver is without running back Javonte Williams, who tore his ACL last week.
Before Thursday’s game, the Colts promoted running back Phillip Lindsay from their practice squad.
Quarterbacks Matt Ryan and Russell Wilson both got off to slow starts with their new teams. Ryan has eight turnovers and been sacked 15 times, while Wilson has just four incoming touchdowns on Thursday.
Coming off a 24-17 home loss to the Titans, the Colts are looking for their second win of the season.
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8:37 p.m. – A quick three-and-out and punts from Denver. The Colts’ third practice of the upcoming game.
8:32 p.m. – The Colts are stopped in midfield and must clear. 6:25 left in the first quarter, Broncos leading 3-0.
8:30 p.m. – Matt Ryan joins Deon Jackson for a 21-yard gain.
8:29 p.m. – Nyheim Heims is questionable to return with a head injury.
8:26 p.m. – The Colts defense stops the Broncos in the red zone and Denver is content with a field goal. 3-0 Broncos.
8:24 p.m. – Now Russell Wilson is leading him for an 18-yard gain at the Colts 13-yard line.
8:22 p.m. – The Broncos pick up two quick first downs and are now at the Colts’ 31-yard line.
8:18 p.m. – Matt Ryan finds Nyheim Hines on 3rd and 7th but Hines is yards away from a first down and comes in limping. He is helped off the field.
8:16 p.m. – A touchback to start the game.
8:16 p.m. – Denver wins toss and postpones. The Colts will get the kickoff.
7:46 p.m. – Seven players are listed as inactive for the Colts vs. Broncos.
7:43 p.m. –The Colts promoted running back Phillip Lindsay and defensive tackle Chris Williams to their active roster ahead of Thursday night’s game.
