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The Denver Broncos overcame another fourth-quarter deficit on Sunday in their 18-15 comeback win over the Houston Texans on the road. Here are five quick takeaways from the victory. 1. Dre Greenlaw's making an instant impact: After missing the first six games of the season with a quad injury,
The Denver Broncos squeaked by the Houston Texans on the leg of Wil Lutz, who nailed a 34-yard field goal to secure the 18-15 win. After dropping 44 points on the Cowboys, the Broncos’ offense came crashing down to earth with questionable decisions and execution all around, but the defense stepped up big to keep them in the game.
The Texans limited Bo Nix's effectiveness in the passing game, but he burned them with his legs for the biggest play of the Broncos' win.
It is becoming a familiar script. Denver QB Bo Nix struggled early, but found his rhythm in the fourth quarter for an 18-15 win.
Wil Lutz kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired, allowing the Broncos to escape with another fourth-quarter comeback.
The Broncos defensive lineman powered one final time past Houston left guard Laken Tomlinson, wrapped one big arm around Texans backup quarterback Davis Mills, and, in the process, set his offense up to get one last chance with the ball. Incomplete.
The Broncos proved again they are the NFL's best fourth-quarter team, the biggest reason to believe they can vie for a championship.
Old ties die hard, and so Sean Payton took to Broncos special-teams coordinator Darren Rizzi’s staunch defense on Friday.