By Nick Kosmider, Brooks Kubena, Zach Berman and Keith McMillan
The Broncos hadn’t trailed in a fourth quarter all season, losing twice on last-second field goals. Sunday in Philadelphia, Denver entered the final period down two touchdowns and scored 18 unanswered points, including a gutsy two-point conversion with 7:36 left, in a signature 21-17 road victory.
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Bo Nix led the Broncos (3-2) on 12- and 8-play touchdown drives and a 17-play field goal drive in the fourth as Denver’s defense put the clamps on after giving up a quick touchdown to start the third quarter. The Eagles remained a Jekyll-and-Hyde team half to half, letting a 17-3 lead slip for their first loss.
After a week in which much of the discourse surrounding Philadelphia concerned its ineffective passing game, the Eagles made a concerted effort to throw, attempting 38 passes and just 11 runs.
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