Five reasons the Denver Broncos will beat the Colts on TNF

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 10: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates along with Shelby Harris #96 and Leonard Williams #92 after a sack against the New York Jets in the third quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 10: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates along with Shelby Harris #96 and Leonard Williams #92 after a sack against the New York Jets in the third quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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The Denver Broncos are riding high following their shutout win on Sunday, and are going to beat the Colts on TNF. Here are five reasons why…

DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 18: Running back C.J. Anderson #22 of the Denver Broncos breaks away from a tackle for a big gain in the second half of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 18, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 18: Running back C.J. Anderson #22 of the Denver Broncos breaks away from a tackle for a big gain in the second half of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 18, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

The Denver Broncos are riding high after a 23-0 victory against the New York Jets, which followed an eight-game losing streak and one of the most embarrassing stretches of football in the history of the team.

Too dramatic?

In any case, the Broncos face off against the Indianapolis Colts in a rare matchup between the two teams that doesn’t involve Peyton Manning. Or Andrew Luck. Or either.

If the Broncos team that showed up on Sunday against the Jets shows up against the Colts on Thursday night, Denver will win this game easily. The Colts are having a down year, not unexpectedly given Luck’s injury and the rest of their roster’s talent level.

Here are five reasons the Broncos will win this game on Thursday night…