Broncos vs. Colts — a roundup of Denver’s Week 8 loss to Indianapolis

Another week, another loss.

By the next time this season, the Broncos dropped in the final minute of the game as Adam Vinatieri raised the Colts over the Broncos, 15-13, on Sunday at Indianapolis. The loss falls Denver to 2-6 for the third time in the previous 36 decades. It’s crazy to believe these Broncos could equally readily be 5-3 at this point.

Six days before Cleveland comes into town. This ’s everything you may have missed out of Sunday’s game:

Denver squandered a 10-point guide in its loss, Ryan O’Halloran writes in his analysis of the game.
“Hey, John Elway. You can bury Broncos, that the NFL’s best 2-6 team, in roses. They stink,” Mark Kiszla writes in his latest column.
Should Broncos have targeted Courtland Sutton more in his debut as the unquestioned No. 1 receiver? “We likely want we’d have. ”
With trade deadline Tuesday, Chris Harris and Derek Wolfe expect to stay with the team, Ryan O’Halloran reports.
Difficult day for right tackle Ja’Juan James — he returned to the lineup for the first time since Week 1 only to endure an additional injury to the knee which kept him sidelined, Kyle Newman reports.
Broncos QB Joe Flacco: “Feels like individuals ’re sort of afraid to lose a match . ”
Broncos Status Report: A lousy loss to cap a lousy first half to season.
Broncos up-down drill: Here would be the finest and worst performances from the Colts, Kyle Newman writes.
There were a set of emphasize: That rigid arm in Courtland Sutton along with Royce Freeman’s touchdown operate .
And at the latest First and Orange tradition, Ryan and Kyle take a look at who’s to blame at the Broncos’ newest loss.

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Must-Read
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMalik Beasley (25) of the Denver Nuggets gets hyped from the Portland Trail Blazers throughout the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 121-113 game 1 win on Monday, April 29, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game one of their second round NBA playoff series in the Pepsi Center in Denver.
Nuggets guard Malik Beasley speaks Kobe Bryant camp, contract season: “I have no pressure whatsoever ”

Malik Beasley’s mind cramp against Phoenix was just the type of drama he and Kobe Bryant had functioned to remove. Beasley had made one of those coveted invitations to Bryant’s Mamba Sports Academy camp in late August. It had been the identical camp which Jamal Murray, Beasley’s intimate friend and teammate, called the “rdquo, emphasize &; of his summer. There, Beasley soaked up Mamba’s message about mental acuity, Mike Singer reports. Read more…

Jack Dempsey, The Associated PressColorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon requires a shot on target from the Anaheim Ducks through the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Denver.
Nathan MacKinnon has been great. However, the Avalanche center is on the lookout for spectacular.

He’s been great enough to become the only player in franchise history to begin a season on an 11-game points streak. And, rsquo, he &;s NHL’s only player to make a point in every game. However, MacKinnon seeks greatness’ sort which goes beyond amounts, Mike Chambers writes. Read more…

Andy Cross, The Denver PostLarry Walker hits a two run home run in the fourth inning against St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday evening April 4, 2001.
Saunders: One enthusiastic man is determined to land Larry Walker at Hall of Fame

Manny Randhawa is about a mission to land Rockies great Larry Walker to the Baseball Hall of Fame. It’s an pursuit, but Randhawa is determined to see Walker honored in Cooperstown, Patrick Saunders writes. Read more…

Quick Hits

+ How Andre Burakovsky, Joonas Donskoi and Nazem Kadri flipped the Avalanche to a tsunami.

+ CU Buffs’ Mel Tucker: “I think in this football team. ”

+ Tight end Noah Fant&rsquo. However, the Broncos aren’t losing faith in the first-round pick.

+ Tiger Woods wins Zozo Championship to tie Sam Snead’s PGA Tour list of 82 victories.

+ Astros retract statement that accused Sports Illustrated reporter of producing narrative.

+ AP college football poll: LSU No. 1 before Alabama, Ohio State at close vote.

Ask The Experts

+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question concerning the team? Ask Ryan O’Halloran here.

+ Nuggets Mailbag: Have a question concerning the team? Ask Mike Singer here.

+ Avs Mailbag: Have a question concerning the team? Ask Mike Chambers here.

+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question concerning the team? Ask Patrick Saunders here.

From The Numbers
300

The amount of wins Bill Belichick has since a NFL head coach after the Patriots defeat the Browns on Sunday. Read more…

Parting Shot
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDerek Wolfe (95) of the Denver Broncos walks off of the field after the defense stopped the Kansas City Chiefs through the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s 30-6 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019.
Kiszla: Is NFL football worth wrecking a man’s wellness? Following Andrew Luck replied no, Broncos defender Derek Wolfe began to wonder.