The Denver Broncos tied an NFL record with their latest improbable comeback win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday evening.
Trailing 24-13 after three quarters, Bo Nix and the Broncos (6-2) looked poised to suffer a third loss that would have put a major dent in their AFC West hopes. But once again, Denver pulled off a wild comeback thanks to 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.
Jonah Coleman’s late rushing touchdown gave Denver the late lead, and Vance Joseph’s defense came up with a clutch goal-line stand to move the surging Broncos into first place in the division.
With the victory, the Broncos also tied a ridiculous NFL record.
According to ESPN Insights, the Broncos have tied the 2008-09 Indianapolis Colts’ record for most consecutive one-score wins in the regular season with 15. Denver’s streak began with a 21-17 road win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5 of last season.
ESPN Insights also noted that Nix is up to 13 career fourth-quarter comebacks, including the postseason. According to ESPN Insights, this is the most for any signal-caller in their first three season.
The Broncos are now half a game up on the Chiefs (5-2) for first in the AFC West. Before Denver won the division last year, the Chiefs had won the AFC West in nine consecutive years.
Broncos Visit Carolina Panthers in Week 9
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Winners of four straight, the Broncos will try to maintain their hold on the AFC West when they visit the Carolina Panthers next Sunday.
Carolina (3-4) is coming off a second straight loss, having fallen 27-19 to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Despite a losing record, the Panthers still sit atop the NFC South, half a game up on the 3-5 Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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