The Denver Broncos looked like they were dead in the water entering the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. But quarterback Bo Nix refused to accept their fate and led the Broncos on a furious rally to beat the defending champions, 21-17, at Lincoln Financial Field.

Denver outscored Philadelphia, 18-0, in the final period, with Nix leading the team to three scoring drives and their defense holding down the fort.

The Broncos improved to 3-2, while the Eagles tasted their first defeat in five outings.

The 25-year-old Nix went 24-of-39 for 242 yards and a touchdown. To give him an extra target, Denver is set to sign wide receiver Samori Toure via free agency, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Expand Tweet

Last season, the 27-year-old Toure was on the practice

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