How the officials explained the leverage penalty called in Colts-Broncos game

Referee Craig Wrolstad discusses why Dondrea Tillman was assessed a 15-yard penalty that gave the Colts another chance against the Broncos.

Broncos lose stunner to Colts after giving Spencer Shrader a second look at a game-winning FG with no time on the clock

But a flag was thrown. Officials called Broncos linebacker Dondrea Tillman for a leverage penalty for pushing off the back of the Colts' long snapper in an effort to block the kick. The personal foul penalty granted the Colts 15 yards and a first down.

Broncos’ Patrick Surtain II returns to Colts game after injury scare

Broncos star cornerback Patrick Surtain II returned to the team's Week 2 game against Colts after leaving with apparant ankle injury

NFL referee defends 'leverage' penalty in Broncos-Colts game

"You’re not allowed to do that," NFL ref Craig Wrolstad said of Dondrea Tillman's leverage penalty against the Colts.

Colts steal improbable victory from Broncos after officials throw game-changing flag as clock runs out

The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Denver Broncos, 29-28, after a leverage penalty gave them an untimed down for a game-winning 45-yard field goal by Spencer Shrader.

Broncos vs. Colts: Where to watch NFL Week 2, betting odds, promo code, prediction for Bo Nix vs. Daniel Jones

Denver is a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Broncos vs. Colts odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 43.5. The Broncos are -124 money line favorites (risk $124 to win $100),

Twitter reacts to Broncos losing to Colts on final play after penalty

The Denver Broncos lost to the Indianapolis Colts in a 29-28 heartbreaker on Sunday afternoon. After a questionable 15-yard penalty set the Colts up for a 45-yard game-winning field goal, the Broncos dropped to 1-1. Here's a sampling of how fans and pundits reacted to the game on Twitter/X.
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