The Denver Broncos are standing by their kicker after a tough moment on Sunday. Wil Lutz missed a potential game-tying 42-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts , a miss that sealed a 29-28 loss. While fans were quick to voice frustration, special teams assistant head coach Darren Rizzi had a simple message via Denver Broncos beat reporter Zach Stevens on X, formerly Twitter: the Broncos aren’t losing faith in Lutz.

“I have the utmost confidence in Wil,” Rizzi told reporters this week. “Wil Lutz is a really good kicker that missed a kick.”

It was a tough spot for Lutz, who had already connected on two field goals earlier in the game. But with the Broncos driving for a late chance to tie things up, the veteran kicker pushed his attempt wide right.

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