1 week Ago By Kyle Smedley
When the Indianapolis Colts square off against the Denver Broncos in the Mile High City this Sunday, it will be the game with the most playoff implications on the Colts' entire 2024 schedule. As of publication, the Colts are the first team out of the AFC Playoff Picture , whereas the Broncos are two games in front of Indianapolis in the seventh and final seed. If Indianapolis wins in Week 15, the Horseshoe will increase its chances of making the playoffs from 26% to 56%.
If Denver wins, the Colts' playoff chances will be cut down to just 7%. As for the Broncos, they currently sit with a 73% chance of making the playoffs with an 8-5 record compared to Indianapolis' 6-7 mark. However, if Denver loses, its chances will diminish to 47%.
With a win, the Broncos will have an 89% chance of making the seven-team playoff field. According to BetMGM , it's looking as if the latter will be true, as Denver sits as a four-point betting favorite as of publication. The over/under for the contest is set at 44.
5 points, perfectly aligning with each squad's average scoring mark. The Colts rank 22nd in the NFL with an average of 20.5 points per game, while the Broncos sit in 14th with an average of 23.
5 points scored in each contest. While just three points separate the two in that margin, Denver's defense ranks second in the NFL by allowing just 18 points per contest. Indianapolis sits in 18th, allowing an average of 22.
9 points. For an added dose of confidence for those betting on the contest, the betting favorite has won each of the Broncos' last nine games. MORE NFL: Colts linked to Jets breakout star in 2025 free agency.
