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After Broncos' latest comeback, Payton pushes for stronger starts
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Key Points:
- The Denver Broncos overcame a poor first half to score 30 points in the second half, securing a 30-26 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High.
- Quarterback Bo Nix led his 10th come-from-behind, fourth-quarter win since the start of the 2024 season, the most in the NFL during that period.
- Broncos coach Sean Payton expressed satisfaction with the team's resilience but emphasized the need to improve their slow starts, citing only 67 net yards in the first half compared to the Rams' 273.
- Defensive standout Talanoa Hufanga made two second-half interceptions, including a 66-yard pick-six, while the Broncos recorded three of their four sacks in the second half.
- Despite the win, Payton acknowledged the team’s first-half struggles must be addressed to avoid costly outcomes in more significant games.
