The playoffs are starting early for the Indianapolis Colts, who find themselves in what is basically a must-win game this week against Denver.
With a win, the Colts would be just one game back of Denver, hold the head-to-head tie-breaker, and have a favorable schedule to end the season. However, a loss, and PFF has the Colts’ playoff chances at that point sitting at just 10 percent.
Games are often dictated by which team can best control the line of scrimmage, and on both sides of the ball, that is an area where Denver has been very stout.
Their offensive line has been one of the best at limiting pressure, while the Broncos defensive front is top-five in both pressure rate and yards per rush allowed.
How well the Colts are able to hold up in the trenches will go a long way in determining the outcome of this game.
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Now let’s get to know this Denver team a bit with the players you should be keeping your eyes on in Sunday’s game.
Quarterback: Bo Nix (64% completion rate at 6.5 YPA with 17 touchdowns to 8 interceptions)
Rushing leader: Javonte Williams (446 yards at 3.6 YPC)
Receiving leader: WR Courtland Sutton ( 846 yards on 102 targets with five touchdowns)
PFF’s highest graded pass-blocker: OT Garrett Bolles
PFF’s highest graded run-blocker: G Quinn Meinerz
Most QB pressures: DT Zach Allen (56 – second most among all IDLs)
Most sacks: DE Nik Bonitto (11)
Most solo tackles: S Brandon Jones (63)
Lowest completion rate: CB Riley Moss (65% on 75 targets)
Most PBUs: CB Ja’Quan McMillian (5)
Most interceptions: CB Pat Surtain II (3)
All stats courtesy of Pro Football Focus
