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Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos Recap - Colts Win 12-9

The Colts grabbed a Week 5 victory over the Broncos on Thursday, winning 12-9 at Empower Field at Mile High.

The Colts were a +3.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 42.0.

Deon Jackson rushed for 62 yards, while Phillip Lindsay added 40 yards in the win. Alec Pierce and Michael Pittman Jr. added 81 and 59 receiving yards respectively.

Melvin Gordon III rushed for 54 yards for Denver, while Mike Boone added 38 yards. Russell Wilson threw for 274 yards for the Broncos, while receivers Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy had 74 and 53 yards respectively.

Indianapolis lost the offensive yardage battle to Denver 375-306 yards in Thursday's game. Indianapolis had more first downs as that total ended up 19-18.

Indianapolis led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 34:36-32:51 split in that important category.

Indianapolis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Jaguars. The Broncos will aim to get back on the winning track at Los Angeles.