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Bo Nix runs for 62-yard touchdown as Broncos take 13-6 lead

The score against the Cardinals gave the Broncos their longest play of the season and their first rushing gain of at least 20 yards.

By Liam Faleolo

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Photo: NBC Sports

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix scored a touchdown on a 62-yard run near the end of the second quarter against the Cardinals in Arizona, putting his team ahead 13-6.

Before the touchdown, Nix had accumulated 37 rushing yards this season. The scoring run surpassed every other Broncos play in length this season; none of their previous rushing attempts had gained at least 20 yards.

Nix’s limited rushing production had raised questions about his recovery from an ankle injury suffered last season. Prime Video commentator Ryan Fitzpatrick had questioned that recovery while criticizing the quarterback’s performances earlier in the season.

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