In a thrilling Week 8 matchup at Empower Field at Mile High, the Denver Broncos delivered a dominating 44-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, showcasing their rookie talent, excellent execution, and home-field dominance. As a fan at the game, the environment was electric, and Broncos Country officially has hope.
The Broncos came into the game riding a five-game win streak and left with their sixth straight win, improving to 6-2 on the season. Quarterback Bo Nix rebounded from an early interception to throw four touchdown passes, showing off his well-rounded game. His chemistry with rookie wide receivers Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant was electric—Franklin snagged two touchdowns. At the same time, Bryant secured his first career score on a beautiful over-the-shoulder catch.
Running back RJ Harvey was another standout, rushing for three touchdowns and proving to be a dynamic threat both on the ground and through the air. Denver’s offensive line protected Nix the whole game, and the play-calling by head coach Sean Payton was aggressive and creative, keeping Dallas’s defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Broncos were equally impressive. Rookie cornerback Jahdae Barron recorded his first career interception, and Denver’s pass rush consistently disrupted the Cowboys’ rhythm. Despite losing star cornerback Pat Surtain early to injury, the defense held strong, limiting Dallas to just 24 points and shutting down one of the most dominant offenses in the league.
This win was more than just another notch in the win column—it was a statement. Denver remains undefeated at home and has now beaten three NFC East teams this season. The energy in the stadium reflected a fanbase that’s beginning to believe again.
The Broncos brought back their “Orange Crush” uniforms, which added to the experience. It has now been 11,004 days since the Cowboys beat the Broncos. It is official, the Broncos own the Cowboys. The Broncos finally showed what they were capable of for a full four quarters. Now that the standard is set, the Broncos must continue their hot streak.
