Broncos Bounce Back with a 38-6 Victory Over the Falcons
The Denver Broncos secured a commanding 38-6 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High, enhancing their playoff aspirations. After a narrow defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Broncos rebounded with rookie quarterback Bo Nix delivering an exceptional game, completing 28 of 33 passes for 307 yards and earning four touchdowns. The Falcons, hindered by penalties and missed red-zone chances, struggled offensively under quarterback Kirk Cousins, who ended the game with 162 passing yards and an interception. Nix's standout performance involved connecting with several receivers, including a remarkable 41-yard touchdown to Lil'Jordan Humphrey. Defensively, the Broncos were formidable, consistently pressuring the Falcons and limiting them to just two field goals. A contentious call in the third quarter further swung the game in the Broncos' favor, cementing their upper hand. Both teams now look toward potential playoff paths amid a tight NFL season competition.