The Indianapolis Colts faced the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season. Coming off a big win over the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis hoped to move to 2-0 on the young season. Unfortunately, it appeared they had lost after a missed 60-yard field goal attempt from kicker Spencer Shrader. However, there was a flag on the play.

The Broncos were penalized for leverage when defending the kick. This is a 15-yard penalty, making the re-kick a 45-yard attempt. Shrader did not attempt a try over 40 yards during this game. But in this moment, he drilled the 45-yarder down the middle. The Colts won 29-28, moving to 2-0 on the year.

Fans could not believe what they had seen following this game. Some Colts fans pointed to some questionable calls earlier in the game. Namely, a few defensive pass interference calls in the first half.

“Poetic justice for those dpis lmao,” one fan wrote on Sunday. “REFS TURNED ON DENVER TO HELP US WIN LFGGGGG,” said another fan.

One Colts fan was a bit blunt in their reaction. They were pleased with the victory, but wasn't overly impressed in how it came about. “We got bailed out but we’ll take the win,” the fan wrote on social media.

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Broncos fans, meanwhile, were less than pleased with their team. Fans pointed out that Shrader had never made a kick from 60 yards before. And they were upset with a perceived lack of discipline from their players.

“Kickers never made on past 50 and we jump over the center,” one Broncos fan said on social media on Sunday evening.

“This is a hyped, underperforming and undisciplined team that gave a game away with ill turnovers, penalties and lost opportunities. Shame,” another fan said.

The Colts will look to improve to 3-0 in Week 3 when they take on the Tennessee Titans on September 21. Meanwhile, the Broncos will look to bounce back against Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers next week.