Quick Take: Broncos (2-1) vs. Colts (3-0)

Last meeting
Adam Vinatieri nailed a game-winning 37-yard field goal with two seconds remaining to lift the Colts over the Broncos, 34-31. In the victory, Peyton Manning connected on three touchdown passes with Reggie Wayne.

Streaks
The Colts have won three of the past five regular season contests, not including two blowout playoff wins in recent years, to narrow the Broncos' overall series advantage to 11-5.

Last week
Denver failed to get the last-second victory it pulled off in the first two weeks and suffered a 23-14 home loss against Jacksonville. For the second straight week, the Colts withstood a tough challenge from a division opponent and downed the Texans, 30-24.

At stake
The Broncos could use a win over the defending champion Colts to prove that they are a contender and to ensure they remain atop the AFC West. Indianapolis needs the victory to keep pace with the undefeated Patriots and not lose any ground in what could be the race for home field advantage with rival New England.

Key matchup
Broncos CBs vs. Colts WRs. Boasting two of the NFL's better cornerbacks in Dre Bly and Champ Bailey, the Broncos play a lot of man-to-man coverage. On the other side of the ball, the Colts start one of the league's most reliable receiving duos in Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne. The winner of this battle outside the hashes figures to be victorious.

Injuries
DENVER: G Ben Hamilton (concussion), T Ryan Harris (back). INDIANAPOLIS: none

Did you know?
The Broncos' second-year defensive end Elvis Dumervil leads the AFC with four sacks this season.