NFL preseason roundup: Bo Nix sharp as Broncos edge Colts

NFL: Denver Broncos at Indianapolis ColtsAug 11, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) factors in the course of the second quarter in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports activities

Bo Nix accomplished 15 of 21 passes for 125 yards and a landing because the Denver Broncos knocked off the host Indianapolis Colts 34-30 in each groups’ preseason opener Sunday.

After Jarrett Stidham quarterbacked Denver’s first two drives and amassed 37 yards with an interception, Nix took over for the remainder of the half and into the third quarter. The primary-round draft choose guided 4 scoring drives for the Broncos (1-0), together with one which ended with a 1-yard TD cross to Marvin Mims Jr. within the second quarter. He additionally ran 3 times for 17 yards.

The Broncos’ third quarterback choice, Zach Wilson, went 10-of-13 for 117 yards. Audric Estime ran for 31 yards and considered one of three Denver speeding touchdowns.

Anthony Richardson led two temporary Indianapolis drives to begin the sport earlier than giving technique to 4 quarterbacks in reduction. Richardson went 2-for-4 for 25 yards plus a 1-yard rush. Star working again Jonathan Taylor began and had two carries for 4 yards for the Colts (0-1).

The Colts’ Micah Abraham returned a fumble by Estime 45 yards for a landing.

Rams 13, Cowboys 12

Stetson Bennett discovered Miller Forristall for a 6-yard landing with 4 seconds left within the fourth quarter to carry Los Angeles to a victory over Dallas in Inglewood, Calif.

Outdoors of the game-winning TD cross, Bennett had a tough day, getting picked off 4 occasions. He accomplished 24 of 38 passes for 224 yards. Jordan Whittington hauled in six catches for 74 yards for the Rams (1-0).

The Cowboys (0-1) had been up 12-6 after a pair of fourth-quarter discipline targets — from 38 and 52 yards out — by Brandon Aubrey. Trey Lance threw for 188 yards on 25-for-41 passing, and he was additionally Dallas’ main rusher (six carries, 44 yards).

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