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The Denver Broncos made one of the most improbable comebacks you’ll ever see on Sunday. They entered the fourth quarter trailing the New York Giants, 19-0, but ended up winning in regulation after scoring 33 fourth-quarter points.
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It was one of, if not the, most impressive comebacks I’ve ever witnessed, and they shattered quite a few records in the process. Here are all the ways Bo Nix and the Broncos made history on Sunday.
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1. Bo Nix makes history

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NFL, American Football Herren, USA Denver Broncos at Philadelphia Eagles Oct 5, 2025 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix 10 is pressured by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper Dejean 33 during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia Lincoln Financial Field Pennsylvania USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xEricxHartlinex 20251005_eh_se7_00652
Bo Nix also became the first player in NFL history to throw for and run for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter of a game. And to take it one further, he also became the first player to do that in ANY quarter, not just the fourth.
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Great stat from @EliasSports and ESPN Stats and Info:
Bo Nix is the first player in NFL history to record 2+ passing TDs and 2+ rushing TDs in one quarter
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) October 19, 2025
Nix is also now tied with Baker Mayfield for the most comeback wins in the fourth quarter (six) since Nix entered the league last year.
2. 1,602-game win streak comes to an end
Coming into this game, NFL teams had won 1,602 consecutive games when leading by 18 or more points with six minutes left in the game. At the six-minute mark, the Broncos found themselves trailing 26-8, but put a touchdown on the board 47 seconds later before going on touchdown drives of 56 and 51 seconds, and then kicking a game-winning field goal at the end of the half.
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3. Multiple 4Q scoring records
The Broncos also set a franchise record for the most fourth quarter points scored in franchise history with 33. It was very close for being the NFL record too, but the Detroit Lions still hold that title, having scored 34 in the fourth quarter to comeback and beat the Chicago Bears in 2007.
Denver also set the NFL record for the most points scored in the fourth quarter by a team that was shutout through the first three quarters.
The @Broncos trailed 19-0 and scored 33 points in the 4th quarter in their comeback win 🔥
That is the most points in the 4th quarter by any team that was shut out in the first 3 quarters in NFL history 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ZquhIIIC4F
— NFL+ (@NFLPlus) October 19, 2025
4. Sean Payton’s first

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Coming into Sunday’s game, Sean Payton-led teams were 0-15 when being shutout and trailing by 10+ points at halftime. The Broncos were down 13-0 at halftime, and 19-0 in the fourth quarter before coming back and winning, 33-32.
Teams coached by Sean Payton are 0-15 all-time when being shut out and trailing by at least 10 points at halftime (per @pfref).
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 19, 2025
5. One of the most improbable wins of all-time
The Broncos’ win percentage dropped all the way down to 0.7 percent in the fourth quarter before the Broncos rallied back to win. This was the the eighth-most improbable win since 2016 and the most improbable win of the season, according to Next Gen Stats.
FINAL: Broncos 33, Giants 32 📉
The Broncos’ win probability was as low as 0.7% with 6:38 left in the fourth quarter facing a 4th & 3, trailing 26-8.
It’s the most improbable comeback of the season & 8th-most improbable of the NGS era (since 2016).#NYGvsDEN | #BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/NTv48b8RDJ
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) October 19, 2025
To add to just how improbable this win was, the Broncos became the first team since 1970 to comeback from down 18+ points in the final six minutes and win in regulation.
Needless to say, we may never see another game like this in our lifetimes. So Broncos fans, soak it up and enjoy it.
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