Final · Kickoff
2004 Postseason · Wild Card · RCA Dome
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 49–24 at home at RCA Dome in the Wild Card round of the 2004 playoffs on January 9, 2005.
The 73 combined points were the most in any game of the 2004 playoffs.
The Broncos went 10–6 in the regular season and the Colts went 12–4. The Colts’ run ended in the Divisional round, a 20–3 loss to the New England Patriots. The loss ended the Broncos’ season.
In their previous meeting, the Denver Broncos won 33–14 on January 2, 2005. When they met again, the Indianapolis Colts won 34–31 on October 29, 2006.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Colts lead the series 4–2 after meeting No. 6 since 2001 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Shane Steichen said the starting defensive end will miss time, and Jeremy Fowler reported a three-to-four-week absence for a pass rush that has produced just 1.5 sacks from its edge group.
Surtain and Moss are out against the Chargers; Bryant is on injured reserve, and Lil’Jordan Humphrey has joined Denver’s active roster.
