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Colts’ Daniel Jones-led offense pulls off wild feat not seen since at least 1980
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The Indianapolis Colts ' offense, led by quarterback Daniel Jones , continued to defy expectations in the early 2025 NFL season . After a strong Week 1 showing against the Miami Dolphins , the Colts rallied to win 29–28 over the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, moving to 2-0 for the first time since 2009.
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The Colts opened the game with a 29-yard field goal on their first drive, but the Broncos quickly responded with a touchdown to take an early lead. Despite missing defensive end Laiatu Latu (hamstring) and cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. (concussion), Indianapolis regained momentum thanks to Jones' arm and composure. His 41-yard completion to tight end Tyler Warren and a subsequent short-yardage sneak helped set up the Colts' first touchdown of the game.
Indianapolis became the first team in NFL history to score on its first 10 offensive possessions of a season. The streak included scoring drives from Week 1 against Miami, where Jones and the Colts offense executed multiple long drives, including an 84-yard touchdown pass to Michael Pittman Jr. and a 69-yard drive finished by a Jones sneak.
This level of offensive efficiency is unprecedented, as through two games, the Colts have scored on 14 of 17 possessions (82%), the highest rate in the NFL since at least 1980, via ESPN's Stephen Holder.
Jonathan Taylor continued his remarkable form, rushing for 165 yards against Denver, including a 68-yard touchdown run that kept the Colts within striking distance. Jones finished the game 23-of-34 for 316 yards, with one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown. Tight end Tyler Warren and wide receiver Alec Pierce also made crucial contributions, with Pierce hauling in a 44-yard pass to set up a second-quarter touchdown.
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The game's conclusion was as unusual as it was dramatic. Trailing 28-26 with 3:15 left, the Colts orchestrated a final drive heavily reliant on Taylor's legs and Jones' decision-making. Kicker Spencer Shrader attempted a 60-yard field goal that fell short, but a leverage penalty on the Broncos moved the ball 15 yards closer, allowing Shrader to convert a 45-yard attempt for the game-winning points.
Indianapolis' offense has now gone two games without punting, a first in the Super Bowl era, showcasing outstanding efficiency and consistency. While the Broncos' offense, led by Bo Nix and J.K. Dobbins , showed flashes of scoring ability, reaching 28 points, the Colts' offense capitalized on defensive lapses and penalties to maintain their unbeaten record.
The Colts' next challenge will come in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans .
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