Colts vs. Broncos projected starting lineup and depth chart for Week 2 | 2025 NFL season

The Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts are tied 15–15 after 50 years of going head-to-head. However, one of them will hold the advantage after the two teams face off at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.

Both the Colts and the Broncos recorded wins in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins and the Tennessee Titans, respectively. The Colts outclassed the Dolphins in a 33-8 win, and Denver defeated Tennessee 20-12. Both teams are playing for a chance to go 2-0 and build early momentum in the season.

Here, we'll examine the Broncos and Colts' projected starting lineups for their Week 2 encounter.

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Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos projected starting lineup for Week 2

Indianapolis Colts projected starting lineup

Daniel Jones of the Indianapolis Colts - Source: Getty

Below is how the Indianapolis Colts are projected to line up on offense to start the game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday:

Position	Starter
QB	Daniel Jones
RB	Jonathan Taylor
WR	Michael Pittman Jr.
WR	Alec Pierce
WR	Josh Downs
TE	Tyler Warren
LT	Bernhard Raimann
LG	Quenton Nelson
C	Tanor Bortolini
RG	Matt Goncalves
RT	Braden Smith

Below is how the Colts could likely line up in defense against the Broncos on Sunday:

Position	Starter
LDE	Kwity Paye
LDT	Grover Stewart
RDT	DeForest Buckner
RDE	Laiatu Latu
WLB	Cameron McGrone
MLB	Zaire Franklin
SLB	Joe Bachie
LCB	Mechi Blackmon
SS	Nick Cross
FS	Cam Bynum
RCB	Xavien Howard
NB	Kenny Moore II

Below is how the Colts' special teams are projected to line up to start the game against the Broncos:

Position	Starter
PK	Spencer Schrader
P	Rigoberto Sanchez
H	Rigoberto Sanchez
PR	Anthony Gould
KR	Anthony Gould
LS	Luke Rhodes

Denver Broncos projected starting lineup

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix - Source: Imagn

Below is how the Denver Broncos are expected to line up on offense to start the game against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2:

Position	Starter
QB	Bo Nix
RB	J.K. Dobbins
WR	Courtland Sutton
WR	Troy Franklin
WR	Marvin Mims Jr.
TE	Evan Engram
FB	Adam Prentice
LT	Garrett Bolles
LG	Ben Powers
C	Luke Wattenberg
RG	Quinn Meinerz
RT	Mike McGlinchey

Below is how the Broncos are projected to line up in defense to start the game against the Colts:

Position	Starter
LDE	Zach Allen
NT	D.J. Jones
RDE	John Franklin-Myers
WLB	Jonathan Cooper
LLB	Alex Singleton
RLB	Garret Wallow
SLB	Nik Bonitto
LCB	Pat Surtain II
SS	Talanoa Hufanga
FS	Brandon Jones
RCB	Riley Moss
NB	Ja'Quan McMillian

Below is how the Broncos' special teams are projected to line up to start the game against the Colts:

Position	Starter
PK	Will Lutz
P	Jeremy Crawshaw
H	Jeremy Crawshaw
PR	Marvin Mims Jr.
KR	Marvin Mims Jr.
LS	Mitchell Fraboni

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Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos depth chart

Indianapolis Colts depth chart

Below is a look at the Indianapolis Colts’ offensive depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
QB	Daniel Jones	Anthony Richardson Sr.	Riley Leonard	-
RB	Jonathan Taylor	DJ Giddens	Tyler Goodson	Ulysses Bentley IV
WR	Michael Pittman Jr.	Adonai Mitchell	D.J. Montgomery (IR)	-
WR	Alec Pierce	Ashton Dulin	-	-
WR	Josh Downs	Anthony Gould	-	-
TE	Tyler Warren	Mo Alie-Cox	Drew Ogletree	Will Mallory
LT	Bernhard Raimann	Luke Tenuta	Blake Freeland (IR)	-
LG	Quenton Nelson	-	-	-
C	Tanor Bortolini	Danny Pinter	-	-
RG	Matt Goncalves	Dalton Tucker	-	-
RT	Braden Smith	Jalen Travis	Jack Wilson (IR)	-

Below is a look at the Colts’ defensive depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
LDE	Kwity Paye	Tyquan Lewis	JT Tuimoloau	-
LDT	Grover Stewart	Eric Johnson II	-	-
RDT	DeForest Buckner	Neville Gallimore	Adetomiwa Adebawore	-
RDE	Laiatu Latu	Samson Ebukam	-	-
WLB	Cameron McGrone	Jaylon Carlies (IR)	-	-
MLB	Zaire Franklin	Chad Muma	JacobPhillips (IR)	-
SLB	Joe Bachie	Segun Olubi	-	-
LCB	Charvarius Ward (out)	Mekhi Blackmon	-	-
SS	Nick Cross	Daniel Scott	Hunter Wohler (IR)	-
FS	Cam Bynum	Rodney Thomas II	-	-
RCB	Xavien Howard	Johnathan Edwards	Jaylon Jones (IR)	Justin Walley (IR)
NB	Kenny Moore II	Chris Lammons	-	-

Below is a look at the Colts’ special teams depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PK	Spencer Schrader	-	-
P	Rigoberto Sanchez	-	-
H	Rigoberto Sanchez	-	-
PR	Anthony Gould	Josh Downs	-
KR	Anthony Gould	Ashton Dulin	-
LS	Luke Rhodes	-	-

Denver Broncos depth chart

Below is a look at the Broncos’ offensive depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
QB	Bo Nix	Jarrett Stidham	Sam Ehlinger	-
RB	J.K. Dobbins	RJ Harvey	Tyler Badie	Jaleel McLaughlin
WR	Courtland Sutton	Pat Bryant	-	-
WR	Troy Franklin	Trent Sherfield Sr.	-	-
WR	Marvin Mims Jr.	-	-	-
TE	Evan Engram	Adam Trautman	Nate Adkins (out)	Lucas Krull
FB	Adam Prentice	Michael Burton (IR)	-	-
LT	Garrett Bolles	Matt Peart	-	-
LG	Ben Powers	Alex Palczewski	-	-
C	Luke Wattenberg	Alex Forsyth	-	-
RG	Quinn Meinerz	Nick Gargiulo (IR)	-	-
RT	Mike McGlinchey	Frank Crum	-	-

Below is a look at the Broncos’ defensive depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
LDE	Zach Allen	Jordan Jackson	Matt Henninsen (IR)	-
NT	D.J. Jones	Malcolm Roach (IR)	-	-
RDE	John Franklin-Myers	Eyioma Uwazurike	Sai'vion Jones	-
WLB	Jonathon Cooper	Jonah Elliss	-	-
LLB	Alex Singleton	Justin Strnad	Karene Reid	Drew Sanders (IR)
RLB	Dre Greenlaw (out)	Garret Wallow	-	-
SLB	Nik Bonitto	Dondrea Tillman	Que Robinson	Johnny Walker Jr. (IR)
LCB	Pat Surtain II	-	-	-
SS	Talanoa Hufanga	P.J. Locke	JL Skinner	-
FS	Brandon Jones	Devon Key	-	-
RCB	Riley Moss	Kris Abrams-Draine	-	-
NB	Ja'Quan McMillian	Jahdae Barron	-	-

Below is a look at the Broncos’ special teams depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PK	Will Lutz	-	-
P	Jeremy Crawshaw	-	-
H	Jeremy Crawshaw	-	-
PR	Marvin Mims Jr.	Riley Moss	-
KR	Marvin Mims Jr.	Jaleel McLaughlin	Tyler Badie
LS	Mitchell Fraboni	-	-

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How to watch the Colts vs. Broncos Week 2 game? TV schedule and live stream details

The Indianapolis Colts will host the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 14. The game will begin at 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS, with play-by-play commentator Kevin Harlan, color analyst Trent Green and sideline reporter Melanie Collins providing commentary.

The game will also be available for streaming on Paramount+ and FuboTV.

Game info:

Date and Time: Sunday, Sept. 14 at 4:05 p.m. ET

Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

TV: CBS

Announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (color analyst), Melanie Collins (sideline reporter)

Live Streaming: Paramount+, FuboTV