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Recap - Broncos Defeat Indianapolis 31-13

Bo Nix passed for 3 TDs and 130 yards in leading the Broncos past Indianapolis on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High.

Denver won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go PUSH the closing number of 44.0.

Bo Nix completed 20 of 33 pass attempts for 130 yards and 3 TDs for the Broncos in the win.

Jonathan Taylor rushed for 107 yards for Indianapolis, while Anthony Richardson added 46 yards. Anthony Richardson threw for 172 yards for the Colts, while receivers Michael Pittman Jr. and Kylen Granson had 58 and 47 yards respectively.

Denver lost the offensive yardage battle to Indianapolis 310-193 yards in Sunday's game. Indianapolis had more first downs as that total ended up 18-13.

The time of possession battle favored Indianapolis as their offense was on the field for 31:32, longer than the 28:28 of their opponents.

Denver heads into a Week 16 battle against the Chargers. Indianapolis, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tennessee.