The Denver Broncos defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-13 on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a sampling of how fans and pundits reacted to the win.
It’s rarely fun early but the Broncos have been finding a way to win games.
9-5!!! pic.twitter.com/aXr8JhnPnJ
— Trevor Judge (@TrevorJudge) December 16, 2024
Pat Surtain on Thursday night to help the Broncos clinch a spot in the ‘offs pic.twitter.com/nouokZHBKg
— Sayre Bedinger (@SayreBedinger) December 16, 2024
— Zack Kelberman (@KelbermanNFL) December 16, 2024
Absolutely not his greatest coached game but in terms of the team and its future, what Sean Payton has done for this teams culture in a year and a half is absolutely incredible. They have multiple wins this season that this franchise routinely lost post SB50.
2021 they had a…
— Robby (@Robby_NFL) December 16, 2024
In a must win game for AFC wildcard, the Broncos defense shined the brightest with 5 takeaways.
But, Bo Nix played well down the stretch after 3 brutal INT’s.
Broncos playoff chances are 91%!
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) December 16, 2024
What a weird game man. Scoreboard screams domination and at the end of the day I guess it was….
The path to the playoffs looks like a near lock. A wins a win and despite wanting to throw my remote through the TV the majority of the game the Broncos got it done.
— Tyler Polumbus (@Tyler_Polumbus) December 16, 2024
The Broncos being good is a positive for my overall mental health but it’s a big negative for my blood pressure
— Zach Segars (@Zach_Segars) December 15, 2024
The #Broncos win 31-13. And are currently the 6th seed in the playoffs! 🔥
They’re blasting ‘all I do is win’ as the Broncos head into the locker room right now. #9sports
— Scotty Gange (@Scotty_G6) December 16, 2024
Broncos have secured a winning season for the first time since 2016. They are currently the 6 seed in the AFC with the Bucs beating the Chargers
As Sean Payton has said: “We’ll play in bigger games than this.”
— Sayre Bedinger (@SayreBedinger) December 16, 2024
If the Broncos win one of their final three games of the season, they will clinch a playoff spot.
Easy as that.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) December 16, 2024
The Broncos came into the season w/ a win total set at 5.5, a roster ranked dead last by PFF, absorbing the largest dead cap in NFL history, and the least thought of rookie QB…
…and they just secured their 1st winning season since 2016 & have a playoff probability north of 90%
— Zach Bye (@byesline) December 16, 2024
First winning season for Broncos since 2016
Currently 6th seed and playoff odds at 90%
Yet a lot of questions:
-How does Bo Nix respond after worst game of his career?
-Status of Pat Surtain II on a short week with Riley Moss already injured?
-Running game?
— Phil Milani (@philmilani) December 16, 2024
#Broncos knock off Indianapolis, 31-13.
They’re 9-5, have clinched their first winning season since 2016, moved into second place in the AFC West and can clinch a postseason spot as early as Thursday night at the Chargers.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) December 16, 2024
The #Broncos are carrying over $90M in dead money on their salary cap this year.
They’re starting a rookie QB—the sixth one taken in the draft.
They are now 9-5 on the season and in prime position for an AFC Wild Card spot. pic.twitter.com/9nh8PXTrcx
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 16, 2024
Broncos 31, Colts 13 — FINAL
The Broncos move closer to a playoff spot — & for the moment move into the No. 6 seed — in a wild game. Nix has 3 INTs — but 3 TDs. Injuries escalated late, with Meinerz & PS2 succumbing.
Denver is 9-5 & has its first winning season since 2016.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) December 16, 2024
Denver (9-5) has clinched its first winning season since 2016. With one more victory, the Broncos can clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2015.
