Colts score dramatic victory over Broncos with a field goal in the final seconds

In a thrilling Week 2 NFL game, the Indianapolis Colts (2-0) defeated the Denver Broncos (1-1) 29-28 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Colts, driven by a stellar return from Daniel Jones, rallied in the clutch with a 45-yard field goal by Spencer Shrader just as the clock expired, extending their streak of scoring on each possession to 10 consecutive since the start of the season.

Game Summary:

First Quarter: The Colts opened with a 29-yard field goal by Shrader (3-0). Denver responded with a 23-yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix to Marvin Mims Jr. (3-7).

Second Quarter: Indianapolis took the lead with a 1-yard sneak touchdown run by Jones (10-7), followed by another field goal by Shrader (13-7 at halftime). The Broncos tied the game with a rushing touchdown by J.K. Dobbins.

Third Quarter: Denver took the lead with touchdowns from Nix to Troy Franklin and Adam Trautman (13-21). The Colts responded with a rushing touchdown by Jonathan Taylor (20-21).

Fourth Quarter: The Broncos extended their lead with a field goal (20-24), but Jones led a key drive. Taylor ran 68 yards on an explosive play, setting up Shrader for the 45-yard game-winner with 0 seconds left (29-28).

Individual Highlights:
Daniel Jones (Colts): 13/19, 236 yards, 1 passing TD, 1 rushing TD.
Jonathan Taylor (Colts): 25 carries, 165 yards, 1 TD.
Spencer Shrader (Colts): 5 field goals, including the game-winning 45-yarder.
Bo Nix (Broncos): 14-for-18, 119 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT.
Marvin Mims Jr. (Broncos): 1 reception, 23 yards, 1 TD.

Key Stats:
Total yards: Colts 385, Broncos 310.
First downs: Colts 23, Broncos 18.
Possession: Colts 32:15, Broncos 27:45.
Turnovers: Colts 1, Broncos 2 (including a key interception by Camryn Bynum).

Indianapolis' defense forced key Denver mistakes, allowing big plays from Taylor that broke the game open. The Broncos, despite a strong start, suffered penalties (including pass interference on Pat Surtain) and were unable to contain the Colts' offense on the final drive. This victory marked the Colts' first 2-0 since 2009 and underscores Jones' impact since his trade.