NFL, historic Broncos comeback: 33 points in the'last quarter against Giants

Those who were present at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver will never forget what they saw. The contest between the Denver Broncos and New York Giants, valid for the NFL regular season, has already made history. The reason? The Broncos’incredible comeback in a legendary last period.

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The Giants dominated far and wide and allowed zero points to the Broncos in the third period. Ahead 19-0, they entered the final quarter with confidence that they had the win in hand. With 10’14 to go, 26-8 for the Giants. The Broncos don&#8217t mind and fight back. With some science-fiction plays, they pull back to within -3.

With 1″51 still to play, the Giants still have a four-point lead (30-26). The lead is reduced to two with 37″ to go. Last possession for the Broncos, who miraculously find Lutz’s field goal that makes it 33-32. Denver scored 33 points in the last quarter alone and thus overturned an already lost game.

“I’ve never been that far down in the score and never been able to make a comeback like that. It was crazy. I am still excited” the words reported by ESPN of Bonitto, Broncos linebacker. “We had to find a way to clean up the mess we made” the thoughts of Payton, Denver coach.