Tonight at 8:30 p.m., the Indianapolis Colts (4-2) will play hosts to an Indy legend, Peyton Manning, as he leads the undefeated Broncos onto his old stomping grounds. Live stream the game for free here; Broncos fans can listen to Manning's Indianapolis return on 850 KOA, while Colts fans may do the same on 1070 The Fan.
Manning's return to Indy is a big deal for all parties involved, and Peyton hasn't pretended this game is like any other.
"I don't play there anymore, but I've continued to communicate and I've enjoyed those times when I see someone from Indiana in a hotel or an '18' Colts jersey out here at practice," Manning said. "There's always a connection there."
He's also had to deal with some comments made by Colts owner Jim Irsay, which implied that Manning somehow underwhelmed during his time as a Colt because he only won one Super Bowl. The reaction to Irsay's comments was negative, and the Broncos quarterback failed to engage in a war of words.
"I've learned that in life you need to be at peace with other people's decisions that affect you that you have no control over," Manning said. "That's good advice I've had over the years and it's certainly served me well in this particular scenario."
The Colts have played well this season, but face a tall task stopping Manning's Broncos. They scored 35 points against the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, which represented their lowest point total of the season. Despite a 16-point victory, slot receiver Wes Welker wasn't happy with Denver's play.
"There was a lot of bad football out there," Welker said. "We've got to correct that stuff and come out better next time."
Making matters worse for the Colts, star linebacker Von Miller will be on the field for the Broncos after serving a six-game substance abuse policy violation.
"I feel good. I'm in the best shape of my life," Miller said. "I feel a lot stronger, quicker, faster. It's not like I'm running 100 yards or 400 yards there, so I definitely felt good. All the feedback I was getting from my teammates and everybody looked like I was good. There was a hurry-up period in there that was tough, but that's what it's designed to be is tough."
Broncos Injury Report:
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CB |
Foot |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
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LB |
Neck |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
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|
TE |
Back |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
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|
TE |
Knee |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
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|
DE |
Hamstring |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
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|
T |
Ankle |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Doubtful |
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|
WR |
Ankle |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
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|
T |
Neck |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
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|
WR |
Shoulder |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
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|
DE |
Shoulder |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
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|
G |
Ankle |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
Colts Injury Report:
|
LB |
Concussion |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
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|
LB |
Foot |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Out |
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S |
Ankle |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
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|
CB |
Groin |
Full Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
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|
S |
Neck |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
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|
LB |
Hamstring |
Full Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
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