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Broncos head to Indy for Week 2 clash with Jones-led Colts

Published 14 September 2025

The Denver Broncos head to Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday to face the Indianapolis Colts in a Week 2 matchup that pits one of the NFLs most dominant defenses against an offense energized by new quarterback Daniel Jones. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. Eastern and the game will be televised on CBS.

Denver enters the game after a Week 1 victory over the Tennessee Titans, buoyed by a defensive performance that generated a league-high pressure rate and stout run defense. Indianapolis also opened with a convincing win, beating the Miami Dolphins 33-8, raising questions about whether Jones can sustain the efficient play he showed in his debut as the Colts starter. The matchup will hinge on how Denver contains the Colts’ rushing attack and how Indianapolis copes with injuries in its secondary and front seven.

The Broncos received mostly good news on Friday when their final injury report showed veterans Evan Engram, John Franklin-Myers and Alex Singleton listed as full participants. Coach Sean Payton said Engram will be a matchup the team looks to exploit, adding, "When you put plays in, theres a primary. There are some ways where you know you can get him a touch." Two Broncos listed as...

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