The Denver Broncos didn’t just win on Sunday — they rewrote the script. Down 32-3 with just over nine minutes left at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, the Broncos erupted for 30 points in the final quarter, culminating in a 33-32 victory when kicker Wil Lutz nailed a 47-yard field goal as time expired at 7:37 p.m. Eastern Time. It wasn’t just a win. It was a miracle. And it happened in front of a crowd that had already started packing up.
A Comeback For the Ages
It started with a turnover. Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, trying to become the first rookie starter in franchise history to open 3-0, threw a lazy out route that Isaiah Jones intercepted and returned to the Giants’ 35-yard line. The Broncos wasted no time. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor, 35 and playing on a torn ACL last season, hit Calvin Ridley for a 22-yard score. Then came Javonte Williams — the running back fans call "Bon Nick" after a viral TikTok clip from training camp. With 32 seconds left, he took a direct snap, broke two tackles, and dove into the end zone. The stadium went silent for half a second — then exploded.
"I didn’t even see the end zone," Williams said afterward. "I just saw the goal line. And I thought, ‘If I don’t make it, we’re done.’"
That made it 33-32. The Giants had one last shot. Dart drove them to the Broncos’ 40-yard line. But on 4th-and-7, his pass to wide receiver Malik Nabers sailed high. The ball hit the turf. Game over.
Green Bay’s Breakthrough
While Denver pulled off the impossible, the Green Bay Packers finally got a break — literally. In their 20-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the Packers recovered their first fumble of the season — after six games of bad luck, dropped balls, and bad bounces. The turnover came on a strip-sack by Darnell Savage, recovered by Christian Kirksey at the Cardinals’ 18-yard line.
Three plays later, Josh Jacobs punched in a 7-yard touchdown to tie the game at 13-13. It was his first score since Week 2. "We were due," Jacobs said. "The universe finally owed us one."
The Packers’ defense, long criticized for its inability to close games, held firm. They forced three punts in the final 10 minutes. And when Jordan Love hit Christian Watson for a 38-yard bomb with 2:11 left, the game was sealed.
What This Means for the Playoff Race
The Broncos’ win — their first since Week 2 — lifts them to 4-3 and keeps them alive in the AFC West. They’re now just one game behind the Kansas City Chiefs. More importantly, it changes the narrative. After losing three of four, Denver was being written off. Now? They’re the team nobody wants to face late in the season.
For the Giants, it’s a gut punch. Dart’s 3-0 start is over. His passer rating dropped from 102.4 to 89.1. The offensive line, which had been solid, gave up five sacks. And the defense — which held the Broncos to 3 points through three quarters — collapsed in the final 9:12.
The Packers’ win improves them to 5-2 and puts them in sole possession of first place in the NFC North. Their offense had been stagnant. Their special teams had been a mess. But now? They’ve got momentum. And for a team that hasn’t won a playoff game since 2021, that matters.
Week 7’s Other Moments
The international slate delivered too. The Los Angeles Rams beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-17 at Wembley Stadium in London — the NFL’s fourth straight international game. The crowd, mostly British, cheered louder for Rams rookie RB Quentin Johnston than they did for the home team.
In Dallas, Dak Prescott threw for 317 yards and two touchdowns against the Washington Commanders, extending his streak of games with a TD pass to 17 — the longest active streak in the league.
And in Kansas City, Patrick Mahomes scrambled 47 yards for a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders — the longest run of his career. "I just saw the end zone," he said. "And I thought, ‘I’m not getting tackled today.’"
What’s Next?
Week 8 begins October 23. The Broncos host the Los Angeles Chargers — a team that just lost to the Indianapolis Colts in overtime. The Packers travel to Detroit to face the Detroit Lions, who are 6-0 and looking like Super Bowl favorites. And Jaxson Dart? He’ll be on the bench for Week 8. Giants coach Brian Daboll said he’s "re-evaluating all options."
Frequently Asked Questions
How rare is a 30-point fourth-quarter comeback in the NFL?
Only five times in NFL history has a team scored 30+ points in the final quarter to win. The last was in 2013, when the San Francisco 49ers overcame a 28-point deficit against the Arizona Cardinals. The Broncos’ 33-32 win is the largest fourth-quarter comeback since 2019 and the biggest in franchise history.
Why was Javonte Williams called ‘Bon Nick’?
The nickname originated from a viral TikTok video during training camp, where Williams, after taking a direct snap in a drill, yelled "Bon Nick!" — a playful mispronunciation of "Bonnie," referencing his childhood nickname. The Broncos’ social media team ran with it, and by Week 4, fans were chanting it. It stuck — especially after his game-winning TD.
What changed for the Packers after six games without a fumble recovery?
The Packers’ defense had been giving up 2.3 turnovers per game but recovering zero since Week 2. Defensive coordinator Joe Barry switched to a more aggressive blitz package in Week 7, forcing more rushed throws. The strip-sack on Jayden Daniels was the first time all season the defense created a turnover that led to points.
How did Wil Lutz’s kick compare to other clutch kicks this season?
Lutz’s 47-yarder was the longest game-winning kick of the 2025 season. He’s now 14-for-14 on field goals under 50 yards. Only Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens has a better success rate this year. Lutz’s kick came with 0:00 on the clock — no time for a return — making it one of the cleanest walk-off wins in recent memory.
Is Jaxson Dart’s rookie streak over for good?
Coach Daboll hasn’t named a starter for Week 8, but rookie Will Levis is expected to get the nod. Dart completed just 54% of his passes in the loss and threw two interceptions. His 11.4-yard average per attempt was his lowest of the season. The Giants’ front office is now weighing whether to trade for a veteran QB before the deadline.
Why was this game played at Empower Field at Mile High instead of a neutral site?
This was a regular-season home game for the Broncos. The NFL schedules international games (like Rams-Jaguars at Wembley) separately. Empower Field at Mile High is Denver’s home stadium, located at 1701 Bryant Street. The game was never intended to be neutral — it was a divisional showdown with playoff implications.