Bo Nix, Eagles and Broncos
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The Broncos came from behind to beat the Eagles 21-17, with a a tenacious defense that earned quarterback Bo Nix’s praise.
The Philadelphia Eagles had the Denver Broncos exactly where they wanted them. As the fourth quarter began Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, the Broncos offense was on the field, but the Eagles held a 17-3 lead.
Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton has been Bo Nix’s most trusted target this season, including Sunday in Philadelphia.
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Broncos' 2-point gamble vs. Eagles latest example of Sean Payton's unwavering trust in Bo Nix
Sean Payton trusts his players to make plays, especially Bo Nix, on whom Payton took a risk when he selected the fiery quarterback in last year's draft.
Bo Nix's wife, Izzy, cheered for her husband after the Denver Broncos’ victory against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. In Week 5, the Broncos won their third game of the season, 21-17.
Handing out grades for Bo Nix, Sean Payton and the Broncos after a remarkable comeback victory in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Watch as Bo Nix completes a two-point conversion pass to Troy Franklin to give the Broncos the lead for good against the Eagles.
The Broncos' will need to be stout on the interior of the offensive line against mammoth D-lineman Jordan Davis.
Jake Browning completed 14 of his 25 passes for 125 yards in the losing effort. The Bengals quarterback, who entered Week 4 with a NFL-high five interceptions, didn't commit a turnover in this game, but that was largely due to conservative pass attempts.
Rounding out the afternoon in the late window for Week 5 will be Tennessee at Arizona, Detroit in Cincinnati, taking on the Bengals, and Washington visiting the West Coast to face the Los Angeles Chargers. It's Week 5, and the NFL is down to its final two undefeated teams in the Eagles and Buffalo Bills.