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Broncos' Humphrey: From Dropped TD to Redemption
18 Jan
Summary
- Humphrey dropped an early touchdown pass in the end zone.
- He later scored a crucial 29-yard touchdown before halftime.
- Josh Allen fumbled late in the half, leading to a Broncos field goal.
The Broncos' playoff game against the Bills began with miscues, including a crucial dropped touchdown pass by receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey in the end zone. This early error forced Denver to accept a field goal, a significant swing after Buffalo scored on their opening drive. However, Humphrey secured redemption before halftime, catching a 29-yard touchdown pass to give the Broncos a lead.
Further momentum shifted for Denver when running back James Cook fumbled, which the Broncos recovered for a touchdown. Later in the second quarter, Bills quarterback Josh Allen committed a costly fumble during a run. The Broncos recovered this ball, setting up a 50-yard field goal as time expired in the first half.
These critical plays, particularly Humphrey's turnaround and the turnovers by both teams, dramatically altered the game's trajectory. The winner of this divisional round matchup advanced to face the victor of the Patriots-Texans game in the AFC Championship, with a Super Bowl berth at stake.
