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Broncos Make History After Improbable Comeback Against Giants

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 11: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos carries the ball in the first half during a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 11, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

The Denver Broncos broke several records after making a monumental comeback against the New York Giants on Sunday, winning 33-32 after trailing by 19 in the fourth quarter.

Denver made history for its late comeback, which saw them tally 33 points in the final 15 minutes. The Broncos and 1981 Atlanta Falcons become the only two teams in NFL history to score 30 or more points after posting zero in the first three quarters.

But the comeback looked off the cards when the Giants extended their lead to 26-8 after tight end Theo Johnson scored from a deflected pass. However, Sean Payton‘s men stormed all the way back after scoring 22 points in less than four minutes to take a 30-26 lead.

The Giants responded through a Jaxson Dart touchdown with 37 seconds remaining, but a missed extra point opened the door for the Broncos to drive 56 yards with no timeouts. It allowed placekicker Wil Lutz to nail a 39-yard field goal, completing the turnaround for the hosts.

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With 33 points in the final 15 minutes, only the Detroit Lions scored more (34) in the fourth quarter of a game, dating back to a 34-14 win against the Chicago Bears. The win also makes the Broncos the second team since 2000 to win after trailing by 18 or more points with six minutes remaining.

In the heart of the offense, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix threw for 279 yards while tallying two passing and rushing touchdowns. Nix becomes the first player in NFL history to score two rushing and passing touchdowns in any quarter.

“I feel bad for the people who left early,” the quarterback said to CBS after the game. “A complete team effort in the fourth quarter. It was really bad there for a point. The morale was low on the sideline, but the guys never quit.”

The Broncos improve to 5-2 on the season and win their fourth straight game. Denver will next host the Dallas Cowboys next Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High.

“I can’t believe it – I haven’t really had one like that,” Nix said. “That’s a first for me, but I love our team.”