The Broncos came out of halftime looking like a team determined to flip the script-and they did just that with a methodical, momentum-shifting touchdown drive that put them back on top against the Chiefs.
After struggling in the red zone during the first half (0-for-2), Denver finally broke through late in the third quarter. With 1:55 remaining, rookie quarterback Bo Nix capped a 14-play, 72-yard drive by punching it in himself on a 9-yard touchdown run. It was the kind of drive that doesn’t just put points on the board-it sets a tone.
The Broncos had trailed 7-6 at the break, and Kansas City came out of the locker room with a quick six-play, 28-yard possession that ended in a 53-yard field goal from Harrison Butker. That gave the Chiefs a 10-6 lead and a chance to seize control.
But Denver didn’t blink. Instead, they responded with their most complete drive of the night-one that showcased resilience, smart decision-making, and a little bit of grit.
The highlight came on a first-and-20 when Nix connected with Courtland Sutton for a 23-yard gain, moving the ball to the Kansas City 30 and flipping the field. That throw-timed perfectly and delivered with confidence-was a reminder of why Denver invested in Nix’s upside.
The Broncos kept the drive alive with a conversion on second-and-15 and a gutsy call on fourth-and-inches, both of which they executed cleanly. It wasn’t flashy football, but it was effective-and it was the kind of sequence that can swing momentum in a tightly contested game.
Statistically, Nix is sitting at 19-of-28 for 146 yards with one interception. Sutton has been his most reliable target so far, hauling in four catches for 40 yards, including that key chunk play on the scoring drive.
After a first half where opportunities slipped away in the red zone, the Broncos finally cashed in-and in doing so, they grabbed a 13-10 lead heading into the fourth quarter. It’s a tight one in Denver, and the rookie QB is starting to look more comfortable with each possession.