The Denver Broncos defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 21-17 on October 5, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field. This marked the Eagles’ first loss of the season and ended their 10-game winning streak. Denver improved to 3-2, while Philadelphia dropped to 4-1.[1][4]
Scoring and Quarter Breakdown
The game between the Denver Broncos and the Philadelphia Eagles on October 5, 2025, showcased a dramatic momentum shift. Philadelphia commanded the first three quarters, but Denver staged a powerful fourth-quarter comeback to win 21-17.
| Quarter | Broncos | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | 18 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 17 |
- Eagles led 17-3 entering the fourth quarter.
- Broncos scored 18 unanswered points in Q4 to complete comeback.[2][1]
Plays and Late Game Developments
- Broncos kicker Wil Lutz hit a 36-yard field goal with 1:11 left, giving Denver a 21-17 lead after an 11-play, 64-yard drive.
- Final Eagles drive failed with quarterback Jalen Hurts’ last-second touchdown pass dropped in the end zone as time expired.
- Andrew Mukuba made an important tackle, but a late hit penalty on Zack Baun allowed the Broncos to maintain possession at a critical moment.
- A crucial reversed penalty on Eagles running back Saquon Barkley nullified a fourth-down conversion, forcing a punt instead of continuing the drive.[3][4][1]
Offensive and Defensive Highlights
- Bo Nix, Broncos’ quarterback, led the comeback with 242 passing yards, including a pivotal 11-yard touchdown pass to Evan Engram.
- Troy Franklin caught the game-winning two-point conversion pass that put Denver ahead 18-17.
- J.K. Dobbins scored on a 2-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter to make it 17-10.
- Eagles scored early with touchdowns to Dallas Goedert and Saquon Barkley but stalled offensively after the third quarter.
- Denver’s defense sacked Hurts six times and forced six consecutive third-down stops late in the game.[9][2][3]
