The Broncos have taken a fourth-quarter lead over the Eagles in unconventional fashion.

After Bo Nix threw an 11-yard touchdown to Evan Engram, Denver’s offense lined up, went for two, and got it with a Nix pass to receiver Troy Franklin.

Conventional wisdom would have had the Broncos kick an extra point to tie the game at 17-17. But head coach Sean Payton elected to gamble and it paid off.

That play happened with 7:36 left in the final period.

After a slow start, Nix has now led the Broncos to touchdowns on consecutive drives to take the lead. The young quarterback converted a third-and-15 with a 34-yard pass to Courtland Sutton to keep the latest possession going.

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