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Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts Week Eight Preview

By Tylor Walden

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 14: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 14, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 14: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 14, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 06: Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos turns up field after his catch to score a touchdown, to take a 14-0 lead over the Los Angeles Chargers. during the first quarter at Dignity Health Sports Park on October 06, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Key Matchups

Courtland Sutton vs. Colts secondary

The Indianapolis Colts are entering this game with a secondary that is dealing with quite a few injuries. This could be a perfect chance for Courtland Sutton to showcase his talents as the new number one wide out.

If the secondary is truly dealing with a series of injuries, then I believe Joe Flacco needs to throw the ball downfield a bit more for the game. If they can execute the deep ball with an ailing secondary, this could be the chance Denver needs to win.

Marlon Mack vs. Broncos Front Seven

If you were to take away the Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars game, the Denver Broncos run defense has been pretty solid. They will face their toughest test on Sunday as Marlon Mack will be looking to run the football behind a strong offensive line.

Denver’s front will need to have a strong showing against a tough offensive line if they are looking to shut down Mack and the running attack.

X-Factor: Von Miller

For the Denver Broncos defense, it is going to be key to bring down Jacoby Brissett. But first, the offensive line will present a tough challenge. This season, Von Miller has found it difficult to get to the quarterback.

If he is able to get passed a tough line and bring down a quarterback that has rarely hit the ground this season, this could turn into a real battle in Indianapolis.

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