December 16th 2024.
The Denver Broncos had a big win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon, and there were a few standout performances from the team's rookies. One highlight was cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine, who stepped up in a major way when fellow rookie Riley Moss was unavailable. As the Colts were driving down the field at the end of the first half, Abrams-Draine made a crucial play, breaking up a deep pass in the end zone and forcing the Colts to settle for a field goal. This was not the first time Abrams-Draine has come through in a high-pressure situation, as he also made a late-game substitution in the Broncos' win over the Cleveland Browns the week before.
However, there was also a lowlight for the Broncos' rookies, particularly quarterback Bo Nix. Nix has been struggling with turnovers in recent weeks, and Sunday's game was no exception. He threw three interceptions, bringing his total to five in the last two games. All three of his interceptions were on the Colts' side of the field, including one after a 27-yard punt return by Marvin Mims Jr. set the offense up at the 39-yard line. Nix's footwork and decision-making were off throughout the game, and his third interception was a particularly glaring mistake as he stared down his receiver and threw a late pass, resulting in an easy turnover. While he did throw the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, Nix will need to improve if the Broncos want to stay in the playoff race and be competitive in the postseason.
On a more positive note, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto had a standout game and may even be on track for a Pro Bowl selection. In the fourth quarter, he intercepted a cross-field lateral pass and ran it back for a 50-yard touchdown, extending the Broncos' lead to 24-13. This was a critical play that helped secure the win for Denver.
Finally, there was some unfortunate news for the Colts, particularly running back Jonathan Taylor. Despite having a 19-7 lead early in the third quarter, the Colts were unable to hold onto it and ended up losing 31-13. Taylor had a particularly costly mistake when he dropped the ball out of bounds just before crossing the goal line, resulting in a fumble and a change of possession for the Broncos. This was a turning point in the game, as the Broncos were able to score 24 unanswered points after that turnover. The final score was a tough blow for the Colts, especially for Taylor who was a big part of their offense.
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