Broncos overcome 19-point deficit to beat Giants 33-32 on Lutz FG

DENVER The Denver Broncos completed a historic 33-32 comeback over the New York Giants on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High, scoring 33 fourth-quarter points to erase a 19-point deficit and win on Will Lutz's 39-yard field goal as time expired. Quarterback Bo Nix accounted for all four Broncos touchdowns in the final quarter, throwing two touchdown passes and rushing for two, and linebacker Justin Strnad‘s late interception helped swing momentum for Denver.

The rally was unprecedented: the Broncos were scoreless through three quarters before erupting in the fourth, setting an NFL mark for most points in a fourth quarter by a team that had been shut out through three. New York rookie Jaxson Dart passed for 283 yards and four total touchdowns, but his late interception and two missed extra points by Giants kicker Jude McAtamney were costly. Denver improved to 5-2 and took sole possession of first place in the AFC West.

The game also produced several contentious moments. A defensive pass interference flag on Riley Moss set the Giants up at the 1-yard line late in the fourth, and coach Sean Payton was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct after running onto the field to argue the...