Broncos vs Colts

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Matchup Preview

Updated 1 week ago
Recent meetings have tilted toward Denver, while Indianapolis still carries stronger franchise pedigree and baseline quality. There is no clear home tilt, and the matchup tends toward a moderate scoring environment overall. Both teams present flat offensive and defensive shapes, so small edges in execution become decisive. Recent meetings favor Denver, but Denver's current form has trended down while Indianapolis remains steady. Turnover avoidance, red zone finishing, and early down protection are the key swing factors, leaning slightly to Indianapolis.
This preview relies only on the supplied categorical trends and labels. It does not include injuries, market lines, or outside context.

Edge Meter

Offense 6/10

Colts present a steadier offensive shape while Denver's slide in form suggests a minor Colts advantage in attack.

Defense 5/10

Both defenses show flat recent trends and similar franchise pedigree, so defensive play will hinge on execution.

Special Teams 5/10

No clear data points favor either side in the kicking and return game, making this phase unlikely to decide alone.

Coaching 5/10

High pedigree on both sides implies coaching parity, with game swings more likely from situational execution than schematic edges.

Key Mismatches

  • Recent form versus franchise pedigree
    Denver has the recent head to head edge but their overall form is down compared with Indianapolis steady baseline.
  • Head to head tilt versus current trend
    Past meetings favor Denver, yet the immediate team trend points toward a tighter game and less predictable outcome.
  • Venue expectation versus reported home edge
    Despite Indianapolis being the listed home team, available notes indicate a neutral home tilt, so venue should not decide this game.

Trend Callouts

Indianapolis pairs high franchise pedigree with flat recent form, offering stability without clear momentum. Denver carries high pedigree too, but its recent slide lowers its short term profile heading into this matchup. Head to head scoring looks moderate and the neutral home edge suggests a controlled, execution focused contest.

Head-to-Head Record (All Time)

IND
Colts
11
Wins
0
Ties
DEN
Broncos
10
Wins

Average Scores

Broncos vs Colts

Colts 22.4 PPG
Broncos 23.2 PPG

Home Field Advantage

Broncos vs Colts

Colts at Home 7-4
64% Win Rate
Broncos at Home 6-4
60% Win Rate

Highest Scoring Game

Broncos vs Colts

78 Total Points
Oct 31, 1988
Colts 55 - 23 Broncos

Last Meeting

Broncos vs Colts

Dec 15, 2024
Colts 13 - 31 Broncos
Broncos Won

Recent Meetings (Last 5)

Dec 15, 2024
DEN W
Colts 13
@
Broncos 31
Oct 06, 2022
IND W
Colts 12
@
Broncos 9
Oct 27, 2019
IND W
Colts 15
@
Broncos 13
Dec 14, 2017
DEN W
Colts 13
@
Broncos 25
Sep 18, 2016
DEN W
Colts 20
@
Broncos 34

Upcoming Games for Colts

Sep 21, 2025
@ Titans
Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
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Sep 28, 2025
@ Rams
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
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Oct 05, 2025
vs Raiders
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
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Upcoming Games for Broncos

Sep 21, 2025
@ Chargers
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
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Sep 30, 2025
vs Bengals
Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
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Oct 05, 2025
@ Eagles
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
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Historical Performance (All-Time Stats)

IND

Colts

All-time performance

ALL-TIME WIN % 72 Seasons
52%
564-510-8
PLAYOFF SEASONS 72 total
29
40% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS Last: 2006
4
1958, 1959, 1970, 2006
RECENT FORM Last 5 years
49%
41-42-1
DEN

Broncos

All-time performance

ALL-TIME WIN % 65 Seasons
52%
518-472-10
PLAYOFF SEASONS 65 total
23
35% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS Last: 2015
3
1997, 1998, 2015
RECENT FORM Last 5 years
42%
35-49-0