BY JOE NGUYEN
JNGUYEN@DENVERPOST.COM / @JOENGUYEN

The Broncos snatched defeat from the jaws of victory on Sunday, losing to the Colts, 29-28, on a heartbreaking game-ending field goal by Spencer Shrader.

Shrader had missed the initial 60-yard attempt as time ran out, but a leverage personal foul call on Dondrea Tillman gave Indianapolis another chance — and one that was 15 yards closer.

Here's a rundown of our coverage from the game:

• Broncos analysis: ‘Leverage’ serves as final dagger, but Sean Payton’s team set itself up for failure several times.
• Renck: Blaming refs for Broncos’ loss to Colts is just plain dumb. This one’s on Denver.
• How Broncos WR Troy Franklin started ‘stopping like a Tesla’ en route to Week 2 breakout.
• Broncos four downs: Shane Steichen goes full Nathaniel Hackett, but Denver loses anyway.
• Broncos report card: Sean Payton’s play-calling shines, but Vance Joseph’s defense struggles in loss to Colts.
• What is leverage? Explaining call on Dondrea Tillman that handed Broncos Week 2 loss at Colts.
• Broncos star cornerback Pat Surtain II suffers ankle injury vs. Colts, but returns.

Next up: At Los Angeles Chargers at 2:05 p.m. Sunday.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) makes a catch for a touchdown against Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavien Howard (4) in the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post)