Sunday’s game between the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts was critical for both teams, concerning the AFC playoff picture. As play began on Sunday the Colts, sitting at 6-7, were on the outside looking into the playoff field,

The Colts were supposed to stake their claim to a playoff spot Sunday. Instead, they hurt their chances. Repeatedly.

The Colts' 6-7 record places them in the No. 8 spot in the AFC standings, one spot outside of the playoff picture. All three of the AFC's current wild-card teams have eight wins, so Indianapolis will have to make up two games on at least one of those competitors to squeeze into the postseason.