It’s the first full weekend of pre-season action in the National Football League. One of the final games of the weekend comes on Sunday, as the Denver Broncos are on the road at the Indianapolis Colts. Both teams are playing their first preseason game of the 2024 season.
A season ago, the Denver Broncos finished in a tie with the Las Vegas Raiders for second place in the AFC West. The Broncos lost their final game of the season to finish below .500. The Broncos were 3-5 on the road in 2023.
For Indianapolis, they also did not reach the postseason. The Colts also went 9-8. They finished in a tie for second with Jacksonville in the AFC South. The Colts went 4-5 in games at home a season ago, and were -19 on the point differential.
The Denver Broncos are small favorites in this game. Denver is listed at -1 over the Colts. The total for this affair sits at 37.5 points.
New look Broncos
It will be a new era of Denver Broncos football, once again. Russell Wilson is no longer in Denver as the signal caller The Broncos drafted former Oregon quarterback Bo Nix 12th overall. His teammate Troy Franklin was also drafted by Denver, as the second pick in the fourth round. Nix will likely get the nod over Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson.
Javonte Williams is still the lead running back for Denver. He is ahead of Samaje Perine and Jaleel McLaughlin. The Broncos receiving core looks to be set with Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr and Josh Reynolds. Tim Patrick and Franklin are next in line for the Broncos.
Denver will finish the preseason with a home game against the Packers, and then the Cardinals. Denver is on the road at the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 of the season.
Richardson season two
Anthony Richardson showed signs of being really effective under center a season ago. His issue was his inability to stay healthy. This season, it’s Joe Flacco as the back up. Jonathan Taylor is back as the staple in the running offense for the Colts. Richardson’s top targets look to be Josh Downs and Michael Pittman Jr.
Indianapolis grabbed edge rusher Laiatu Latu out of UCLA as their 15th overall pick. Adonai Mitchell was their second round pick. He should get consideration as one of the receivers in the Colts offense this season. Mitchell played his college football at Texas.
The Indianapolis Colts will host the Arizona Cardinals next week in preseason Week 2. After that, they are in Cincinnati on August 22nd. The first regular season game for the Colts will be played at home on September 8th against Houston.
Colts Top Broncos
In the end, we are going to take the home team. Indianapolis wins this game at home over Denver. Our final bet for the game on Sunday is the Indianapolis Colts +1 over the Denver Broncos. You can also take Indianapolis +100 on the moneyline. We hope you enjoy this game and all the National Football League preseason action. Best of luck with all your betting!
