Takeaways, key punt return spur Broncos’ 31-13 win over Colts as Denver clinches winning season

DENVER — The Broncos are on the doorstep of the postseason.

With a 31-13 win over the Colts, Denver is now one win away from clinching the franchise’s first postseason berth since successful Tremendous Bowl 50. The Broncos’ win — coupled with a Miami loss earlier Sunday — has pushed their playoff odds to 94 p.c, in accordance with the New York Instances.

That does not imply it was simple for the Broncos to get to their ninth win and safe their first successful season since 2016.

The Broncos trailed by six factors at halftime and by a discipline aim heading into the ultimate body, however they recorded 4 second-half takeaways and notched a 21-point fourth quarter — which included a 50-yard Nik Bonitto landing — to drag away.

Spurred by a Jonathan Taylor fumble on the aim line and a 61-yard Marvin Mims Jr. punt return that arrange a go-ahead landing, the Broncos discovered a approach to rally for a essential win.

Because the Broncos head into a brief week with an opportunity to clinch a playoff berth in Los Angeles, these have been the gamers and performs that made the distinction: