This truly has been a lost season for Denver. But the Broncos can handle weak teams and have enough veteran pride to show up for this nationally televised game.

If the Broncos play to their talent level on defense and Trevor Siemian plays under control - like he did last week - Denver should have no problem against a very bad Colts team.

The Broncos give up the fewest yards per game and second-fewest yards through the air. Von Miller can terrorize Jacoby Brissett, who has been sacked more than any other quarterback this season. The Colts' porous offensive line is made even worse by center Ryan Kelly being out with a concussion.

The Colts are the third-lowest scoring team in the league at 16.3 points per game. They rely on 34-year-old Frank Gore to help move the chains. Gore carried the ball 34 times, a career-hign during the Colts' overtime loss in the snow last Sunday against the Bills. He's not going to have anything left in the tank for this short turnaround game.

Denver should be able to move the ball against the Cotls, who rank 31st in points allowed at 26.4 per game. Indy also allows the the fourth-most yards per game. They have three rookies in their defensive backfield. Their top cornerback, Rashaan Melvin, is out with a hand injury.

The Broncos had their flagging confidence restored last Sunday ending an eight-game losing streak by shutting out the Jets, 23-0. They are capable of shutting out the Colts, too.