3 keys to victory for Denver Broncos in week five vs. Colts

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The Denver Broncos face the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday Night Football. What are the keys to victory to get to 3-2 on the season? Week five has quickly shaped up to be a near must-win for the Denver Broncos. After a brutal week four loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Broncos have a short turnover for their next game.

With another season-ending injury in Javonte Williams, the Denver Broncos are beginning to take a huge hit in the injury department. It’s unfortunate and could call into question some of the strength, conditioning, and potential in-house treatment and rehabbing efforts from the team.

Either way, they are getting the Indianapolis Colts for this game. The Colts are off to a less than ideal start a 1-2-1. Matt Ryan has thrown five touchdowns against five interceptions this year, and the scoring offense ranks 32nd in the NFL.

It’s perhaps what the Broncos are struggling with, but at a much worse degree. Both teams are desperate for a win. If Denver wants to come away with the victory, what are their keys to doing so?

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Denver Broncos keys to victory in week five

Constant pressure on Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan is 37 years old and is beginning to show it. The first-year Colts’ starter has passed for five touchdowns against five interceptions in his first year in Indianapolis. His passer rating is in the mid-80s and he has taken 15 sacks so far and has lost 117 yards, which leads the NFL in the latter.

Ryan has taken a lot of sacks during his career. He is a true pocket passer with limited mobility. To make matters worse, the Colts offensive line isn’t good. They had a good thing going for years, but 2022 is a different story. The easiest way for the Denver Broncos to make life difficult for Matt Ryan is to simply get pressure on him.

With Randy Gregory out for a few weeks, the Broncos will likely rely on a starting duo of Bradley Chubb and Baron Browning for their pressure, and I’d also expect someone like Nik Bonitto to get some reps as well.

The Broncos have a golden opportunity here to limit the Colts’ offense.

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