Bo Nix runs for a 62-yard TD, leads Broncos past the Cardinals for a 30-16 win

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix ran for a 62-yard touchdown, while receiver RJ Harvey caught a 52-yard screen pass, leading the Broncos to a 30-16 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The Cardinals have endured a 10-game losing streak at home, totaling 406 days. The Broncos, currently 5-2, were somewhat sluggish offensively throughout most of the game, yet Nix and Harvey capitalized on the Cardinals' defensive errors to generate momentum.

Denver has claimed three straight victories, and their defense delivered yet another stellar performance, with 12 quarterback hits, six tackles for a loss, and three sacks. Nix's remarkable 62-yard run in the second quarter propelled the Broncos to a 13-6 lead. He navigated through a large grassy patch, eluding Cardinals' defense until a few yards from the end zone, where he deftly sidestepped a tackle and sprinted into the end zone.

This marked the longest touchdown run of his career. Over the course of his first six games this season, Nix had only 37 yards rushing. Denver widened its advantage to 20-6 in the third quarter when Harvey converted a short screen pass into a 52-yard touchdown. Following that, Nix completed 15 of 29 passes for 222 yards and contributed 73 yards on the ground.

The Cardinals (2-5) narrowed the gap to 20-13 late in the third quarter with Trey McBride's 7-yard touchdown catch. Denver responded with a 76-yard touchdown drive, spearheaded by a 47-yard pass from Nix to Marvin Mims Jr., extending their lead to 27-13. The Broncos took an early 6-0 lead with two field goals in the first quarter, which included 10 penalties—five for each team.

In the second quarter, the Cardinals managed to cut the deficit to 6-3 with a 30-yard field goal after Bam Knight's third-down catch fell incomplete. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett of the Cardinals completed 272 yards passing and scored a touchdown, but the team struggled with third-down efficiency, going 5 of 17. Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, a revered figure in NFL history, was honored with induction into the team's Ring of Honor during halftime at State Farm Stadium.

Fitzgerald, renowned for his exceptional receiving skills, amassed an impressive 17,492 receiving yards and 121 touchdowns before retiring. He was also inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame later that summer. For the Broncos, defensive tackle Malcolm Roach was assessed for a concussion but returned to the game. Rookie running back Jeremiyah Love missed his second consecutive game due to a sore ankle.