Comeback win over Eagles gives Broncos QB Bo Nix something he needed

Denver Broncos second-year quarterback Bo Nix lacked one big thing through his first 21 starts: a signature win.

Doubts about Nix's ability to win big games remained ahead of Sunday's road game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the defending Super Bowl champions. During his rookie season, he went 2-5 against teams that made the playoffs. In a 23-20 Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers this season, the 12th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft struggled again. 

After helping Denver mount a historic comeback against Philadelphia, though, it doesn't look like Nix is a QB who shrinks when it matters most.

Nix stepped up in fourth quarter against Eagles

In a 21-17 win, the Broncos improved to 3-2 after stunning the previously undefeated Eagles (4-1). Per Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports, it's Denver's first victory in Philadelphia since the 1986 season, when Hall of Famer John Elway was the team's QB. 

Like Elway — who had 31 fourth-quarter comebacks in his career — Nix saved his best for last. Per Pro Football Focus, in the fourth quarter, he completed 9-of-10 passes for 126 yards and one touchdown. He also led the Broncos on three scoring drives, helping them erase a 14-point deficit.