The stakes high, the energy even higher as the Indianapolis Colts, the Denver Broncos and their young quarterbacks readied to face off under a bright sun -- and under the watchful eye of the last man to deliver each of these clubs their greatest triumphs: Peyton Manning.

Sunday's matchup against Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix highlights just how young and inexperienced Richardson still is.

Denver's defense has been excellent up front this season, both against the run and the pass, but the Broncos haven't faced many running quarterbacks.

The Indianapolis Colts are gearing up for a momentum-shifting battle against the Denver Broncos this weekend. Currently one game under .500, the Colts have an opportunity to climb back into the AFC's playoff picture against Denver.

The Denver Broncos (8-5) host the Indianapolis Colts (6-7) on Sunday in an afternoon game that will have a huge effect on each team’s chance to end their multiyear playoff droughts. Colts reporter James Boyd and Broncos reporter Nick Kosmider went back and forth on several topics ahead of this marquee matchup.

It's been a hectic first 14 games for Indianapolis Colts second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson. However, heading into the final quarter of the 2024 regular season, it's starting to seem that the 22-year-old signal-caller is building some new confidence. Not just for himself, but for his surrounding coaching staff as well.

This is the Anthony Richardson Colts’ fans expected to see following an impressive initial rookie debut. Has he arrived?

Multiple injury setbacks limited Richardson to just four starts as a rookie, and he was then benched for two games earlier this fall.