Broncos vs. Cardinals: Bo Nix runs 62 yards for a TD and throws another as Denver leads in Arizona

The Denver Broncos pulled ahead of the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 25, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The final result was not yet available when this was published. As of about 6:35 p.m. ET, Denver led 27-13 at the start of the fourth quarter, according to ESPN’s live game page.

The game kicked off at 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS. Denver came in at 4-2 and Arizona at 2-4.

Broncos vs. Cardinals score so far

Score entering the fourth quarter; the game was still in progress.

Scoring plays, per ESPN and the Cardinals’ official scoring summary:

• Wil Lutz 48- and 43-yard field goals for Denver (first quarter)
• Chad Ryland 30- and 26-yard field goals for Arizona, tying it 6-6 (second quarter)
• Bo Nix 62-yard touchdown run (second quarter)
• RJ Harvey 52-yard touchdown catch from Nix (third quarter)
• Trey McBride 7-yard touchdown catch from Jacoby Brissett (third quarter)
• J.K. Dobbins 1-yard touchdown run, upheld after a booth review, as the third quarter ended

Bo Nix’s big plays

Nix had faced questions all week. CBS Sports’ preview noted he had thrown for 1,049 yards and six touchdowns with a 60.3% completion rate in his first six games, all on pace for career lows in his third season. On Sunday he broke the game open with his legs and his arm: a 62-yard touchdown run just before halftime and a 52-yard scoring pass to running back RJ Harvey in the third quarter.

Through three quarters, Nix was 13 of 22 for 176 yards and a touchdown, with 70 rushing yards on two carries, according to ESPN.

Cardinals’ side

Brissett was 18 of 28 for 124 yards and a touchdown at that point, and tight end Trey McBride led Arizona with seven catches for 50 yards and the touchdown, per ESPN. Running back Bam Knight had 45 rushing yards. Neither team had turned the ball over through three quarters.

Arizona was without quarterback Carson Beck (back) and running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle), who were both inactive, ESPN’s injury report showed. Denver was missing cornerback Pat Surtain II (ankle) and safety Talanoa Hufanga (ankle).

Where to watch Broncos vs. Cardinals

• TV: CBS
• Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. ET
• Venue: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Broncos vs. Cardinals prediction and stakes

Denver was favored by about 4.5 points before kickoff, according to ESPN’s odds. The Broncos are chasing the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West, while the Cardinals entered at 2-4 in an NFC West led by the 49ers.

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