DENVER, COLORADO — OCTOBER 19: Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz #3 celebrates with Denver Broncos punter Jeremy Crawshaw #16 after kicking a game-winning field goal during a Week 7 game against the New York Giants at Empower Field (Photo credits: Ben Swanson/Denver Broncos)

Things looked gloomy in the Mile High City as the Denver Broncos entered the 4th quarter in a 19-point hole to the fiery New York Giants.

Reporters in attendance noted that Broncos fans were rushing for the exits masses unaware that history would shortly be made in the stadium.

A game that had been preceded by heaps of social media drama and chatter from players on both sides appeared to be in the hands of the 2-win Giants.

Denver looked completely lost, scoring a grand total of zero points in the first three quarters of the game.

By the 4th quarter, Giants prized possession, quarterback Jaxson Dart, had thrown two touchdown passes and commanded his squad to another touchdown drive.

The Broncos would get on the scoreboard early in the 4th quarter on a Troy Franklin ricochet touchdown followed by a two-point conversion by wide receiver Courtland Sutton.

But, Denver fans watched in horror as Dart and the Giants answered quickly on an improbable pass that went through the hands of wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson and fell perfectly into the grasp of a trailing Theo Johnson for a devastating 41-yard touchdown.

The stadium continued to empty and the home team looked lifeless.

Everything was pointing toward a statement victory for New York on the road.

But, that’s why we play the game.

DENVER, COLORADO — OCTOBER 19: Denver Broncos defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers #98 rushes the quarterback against New York Giants offensive lineman Greg Van Roten #74 during a Week 7 game against the New York Giants at Empower Field (Photo credits: Gavin Liddell/Denver Broncos)

Johnson’s ridiculous touchdown was a serious gut punch for Denver with just over ten minutes remaining in the game.

Down three scores, the Broncos were not eliminated yet — but adversity was stacking, and a victory at this point seemed highly unlikely.

Head coach Sean Payton and his squad did not back down, though.

A 21-yard scramble from Broncos second-year quarterback Bo Nix from New York’s 40-yard line set Denver up nicely on the drive following Johnson’s score.

Nix would complete the drive with six points, running into the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown with a little over five minutes left.

Troy Franklin, Nix’s college teammate at Oregon, added more points to the scoreboard after catching the two-point conversion.

The score now sat at 26-16 with the ball in the hands of the Giants.

All New York had to do was hold onto the ball, burn the clock, and close out the game.

The plan crumbled instantly as a poor Dart pass landed directly in the hands of Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad, who took his interception to the New York 19-yard line.

The field flipped, the stadium regained energy, and life was restored into a Broncos team that was down 19 points just ten minutes prior to Strnad’s pick.

Still down ten points, Denver needed one more miracle. It was now up to Nix and the offense that had struggled immensely for three quarters of the game.

DENVER, COLORADO — OCTOBER 19: Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad #40 runs with the football after intercepting a pass during a Week 7 game against the New York Giants at Empower Field (Photo credits: Ben Swanson/Denver Broncos)

With momentum now deep in their corner, Denver took advantage of their short field position and marched into the end zone in four plays.

Nix found 2nd-round rookie running back R.J. Harvey for a two-yard touchdown with under four minutes to go. Kicker Wil Lutz tacked on the extra point to make it a three-point game.

The remaining fans were now on the edge of their seats as they watched their team inch closer to pulling off the impossible.

The Giants would get another offensive chance, to which they punted after gaining just two yards on three plays.

Win probability flipped. Denver was now favored.

As the stadium roared, the Broncos marched down the field and scored yet another touchdown on a six-play drive that lasted just 51 seconds.

Nix notched his fourth touchdown, rushing for 18 yards to give his squad the lead with under two minutes remaining.

The Giants had fallen so far, but still had slightly under two minutes to undo their fourth quarter woes and escape Empower Field victorious.

DENVER, COLORADO — OCTOBER 19: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix #10 celebrates a touchdown during a Week 7 game against the New York Giants at Empower Field (Photo credits: Gavin Liddell/Denver Broncos)

After a sack on Dart, two incompletions, and a delay of game penalty, the game appeared all but over, in the opposite direction.

Denver was poised to stop the Giants and squeeze out one of the most improbable wins in recent league history.

That was until Dart completed a 19-yard pass to Wan’Dale Robinson and drew a roughing penalty on defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers, putting New York at Denver’s 40-yards line.

A controversial pass interference call on young cornerback Riley Moss gave the Giants a goal-to-go situation with just under 40 seconds left in the ball game.

Dart pounded the rock up the middle for a 1-yard touchdown to reclaim the lead and crush the Broncos’ hopes and dreams once again.

Kicker Jude McAtamney missed the extra point, meaning the score was 32-30 and Denver could now win it on a field goal. However, with little time left, that outcome seemed unlikely.

This was the dagger. The game was finally over and the Giants emerged on top.

Wrong.

DENVER, COLORADO — OCTOBER 19: Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr #19 catches a pass during a Week 7 game against the New York Giants at Empower Field (Photo credits: Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos)

Dropping back on first down from his own 23-yard line, Nix found wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr for a 29-yard gain, a play that set the Broncos up perfectly to kick a field goal.

Denver sealed the deal with a Nix completion to star wide receiver Courtland Sutton for 22 yards to New York’s 21-yard line.

After a whirlwind of a football contest, Wil Lutz drilled the game-winning field goal from 39 yards out to give Denver their fifth victory of the 2025 NFL season.

Before the game, teams had lost 1,602 consecutive games when trailing by at least 18 points with six minutes left in the 4th quarter. Denver erased that streak.

The Broncos scored 33 points in the 4th quarter, setting a record for most points scored in the 4th quarter alone in franchise history.

The team also set a record for the most points scored in a 4th quarter after being shutout in the first three quarters in NFL history.

“You win a game like that, it’s like the best thing ever,” Nix said in a postgame press conference.

Nix, the new sheriff in town, ended the game with four touchdowns after an abysmal showing to start the game.

The former Oregon Duck became the first player in league history to record two or more passing touchdowns in addition to two or more rushing touchdowns in a single quarter.

”I don’t know how we scored 33 points in a quarter,” Nix said. “That’s kind of insane.”

DENVER, COLORADO — Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix #10 looks on during a Week 7 game against the New York Giants at Empower Field (Photo credits: Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos)

The Broncos celebrated the late Demaryius Thomas, a longtime star wide receiver for the franchise, during their win over New York on Sunday.

The stands were flooded with #88 jerseys, a testament to the lasting legacy of the 5-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl 50 champion.

The team unveiled a pillar honoring Thomas in their Ring of Fame plaza as they hosted a Super Bowl 50 reunion.

Many of Thomas’ former teammates, such as quarterback Peyton Manning, wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, and more, were in attendance.

Mile High magic was in the air on Sunday and many on social media suggest that Thomas was present in the stadium, responsible for the wizardry that ensued.

”It was an emotional day,” Courtland Sutton, former teammate of Thomas, said. “I had to reel myself back in and not let my emotions outweigh the focus that I needed to go out here and perform.”

”There was a vast number of people that came to support the legacy that D.T. left,” Sutton added.

A historic comeback was a fitting way to honor the Denver legend, who was valued so highly within the organization and community.

DENVER, COLORADO — OCTOBER 19: Denver Broncos fans hold up No. 88 signs to honor the late Demaryius Thomas during a Week 7 game against the New York Giants at Empower Field (Photo credits: Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos)

The Broncos will look to ride their momentum and extend their win streak to five games as they welcome another NFC East opponent, the Dallas Cowboys, into the Mile High city.

Denver has not lost to Dallas since 1995. If Sunday’s cinematic showing was any indication, the Broncos are turning a corner and aim to bring their Mile High magic with them.

Meanwhile for the Giants, they will look to rebound in Philadelphia as they take on the Eagles for the second time this season.

Their last matchup against Philadelphia ended in a 34-17 victory, something New York hopes to replicate after completely collapsing in Week 7.