Overview

• Denver erased a 17-3 fourth-quarter deficit to beat the defending champions on the road, 21-17.
• After Bo Nix’s touchdown to Evan Engram cut the gap to 17-16, he hit Troy Franklin for the go-ahead two-point conversion before a late Wil Lutz field goal and a defensive stand sealed it.
• Sean Payton said the decision reflected his mindset — “we came here to win a game” — and the result marked just the second time in 114 Broncos road games they won after trailing by 14+ entering the fourth.
• The pass rush dominated with six sacks, giving Denver an NFL-high 21 through five weeks; Nik Bonitto posted 2.5 in the game and leads the league with seven this season.
• Now 3-2, Denver flew to London to face the 0-5 Jets, drawing national praise for its approach even as some commentators questioned officiating, while Ben Powers and Jarrett Stidham handled separate travel and family matters.