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Adam Vinatieri earns redemption, lifts Colts with game-winning field goal

INDIANAPOLIS -- Kicker Adam Vinatieri, the NFL's all-time leading scorer, went from looking like he was about to cost the Colts another game to being the hero for them.

Vinatieri, who missed a field goal and extra point earlier in the game, made a 51-yard field goal with 22 seconds remaining their 15-13 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Vinatieri has made 29 game-winning kicks during his 24-year NFL career.

The Colts started their game-winning drive at their own 11-yard line, but got a 35-yard completion from quarterback Jacoby Brissett to receiver T.