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Published on 10/04/2009 at Sun Oct 04 17:38.
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Broncos beat Cowboys 17-10 after Marshall miracle, goal line stand

Posted Sun Oct 4th by

Denver Broncos Champ Bailey, left, congratulates Brandon Marshall after Marshall scored the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL football game in Denver, Colo., on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Broncos won 17-10. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)

Denver Broncos Champ Bailey, left, congratulates Brandon Marshall after Marshall scored the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL football game in Denver, Colo., on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Broncos won 17-10. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)

Any doubters still questioning whether the Denver Broncos are “for real” were definitively silenced Sunday as Brandon Marshall‘s 51-yard scamper and the defense’s goal line stand in the 4th quarter put them over the Dallas Cowboys, 17-10.

As the Broncos lined up against the Cowboys, their backs to the end zone with seconds left, it was up to the defense to win the game or suffer overtime. The defense, like it had the entire game, delivered. Three shots at the goal line were denied, Denver held on to its seven-point lead and the 2009 Broncos improved to 4-0 on the season.

It was the nail in the coffin the defense had built the entire game, sacking Tony Romo five times and snagging two takeaways.

Brandon Marshall‘s huge 51-yard play, mostly after the catch, gave the Broncos their first and final lead of the game in the final minutes of the 4th quarter.

The Cowboys, who came boasting a talented offenses featuring the likes of Tony Romo, Jason Witten and Marion Barber, were left believers. Perhaps daring Denver to prove their defense was legit, the Cowboys tested the defense several times over. They threw in cornerback Champ Bailey‘s direction, a general NFL no-no, and found some early success.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall runs for the endzone after catching the game-winning touchdown pass over the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Denver October 4, 2009. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall runs for the endzone after catching the game-winning touchdown pass over the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Denver October 4, 2009. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)

They would pay for it later, though. Bailey had an athletic interception in the first half and made the game-winning play on fourth down to put the Cowboys to bed. The defense shined, and won the game today.

They needed to. Kyle Orton and company had trouble finding a rhythm offensively. The Broncos only rushed five times in the first half, where Jabar Gaffney and Eddie Royal were the only wide receivers with receptions, one apiece.

They picked it up in the second half, but still couldn’t find the end zone in the third quarter. Trailing 10-0 since the first quarter, the Broncos needed to score points eventually. Drive after drive were being thumped by the defense, but the offense wasn’t matching the productivity.

They did their part in the fourth quarter. Marshall’s huge play matched an earlier touchdown drive, and the Broncos showed what many had wondered: they could come back from behind for a victory.

They move to 4-0 and maintain their stranglehold on the division lead in the AFC West as the 2-1 San Diego Chargers face a desperate Pittsburgh in Sunday night action.

And yes, Broncos Country, they’re 4-0. As tough as this schedule is, it’s time to start thinking about playoffs.

  • Joe417

    It is time to pay Brandon Marshall. He comes up big when we need him to, and I see him catching a lot more touchdown passes this season. Lets get him locked down.
    On the side note, man does our defense look good. Freakin' amaing. We keep a team who averages 25 points a game or whatever it was, to ten points. Amazing. Dawkins interview witht that reporter on the field after the game shows how he is such a leader. He didn't even have a voice.

  • http://kellyleephipps.com Kelly Lee Phipps

    Oh my Gosh!
    OK! Fricking Awesome!Let's set the stage…

    Ravens were the best team in football.
    Patriots beat them solidly, just like the Broncos knocked off the so-called America's team
    Now the Broncos are 4-0 and host the Patriots 3-1, so when McDaniels faces his Mentor, we'll see who is the best team in football…

    Hopefully it will be the one that hosts the double headed monster: The Orange Crush and the Orange Rush!

    Amazing game!

  • MrEast

    I'm so freaking stoked…

    Nearly everyone picked the Cowboys. Nearly everyone said we wouldn't win 4 games. I'm so freaking stoked, they needed this confidence going into the hell stretch!

  • Trent

    Clady didnt give up a sack did he? If he didnt then he set a record correct? I bet we wont hear anything about it from any of the sports news channels. This team gets better and better every week. I hope we take this momentum into next week against the Pats and show them who the real hoodie is.

  • Joe417

    How come on NFL.com it says that Doom only has 6 sacks when he should have like fourteen after this game? He had 4 alone against the browns. Any explanations?

  • Dee

    Howcome we haven't re-signed Marshall yet?

  • http://broncomadness.com Garrett Barnes

    He has 8 after today. 6 before. they probably haven't updated it yet.

  • kerry

    we havent re-signed Marshall because of how much he loves the back of police cars.

  • nybroncsfan

    Not updated yet. He has 8 now.

  • broncoinva9986

    I am shocked and am very proud at this moment…little by little baby steps are what it takes….Can't wait till next week…

  • Joe417

    Did clady give up a sack?

  • Joe417

    Did clady give up a sack?

  • Joe417

    Did clady give up a sack?

  • broncoinva9986
  • troyn

    Kerry, come on dude where are you? I know you are a real broncos fan despite your negativity. Even you have to be stoked after this game. Unlike you I didn't believe shanny had to go. Afterwards before the cutler debacle I thought Mcdaniels was the right choice. I wasn't so sure afterwards. But even you have to admit this team has not looked so organized, prepared and aware in years. Mckid knows his stuff right??

  • sandiegobroncofan55

    dude..Im all hyped up and and still shaking after that wild ending! WHAT A GAME!!! but we cant talk about playoffs already…come on now, lets act like dawkins and say this isnt something to hang our hats on…we looked awful that first half, minus the defense (which was the ENITRE GAME), but we had some spots that looked abysmal…but after facing adversity like that, we can match up with ANYBODY!!! we are for REALLL!!! ONE GIANT EF YOU to you, John Clayton, and suck on that all of ESPN and everyone who sed Denver isnt anything but a reflection of who they have played. BOOM…one game at a time. Pats up next on MNF with the ugliest jerseys of all time…haha…oh and one more thing MIKE NOLAN for MOST VALUABLE PERSON in the organization! love the schemes!!!!!!

  • anthony33

    Bronx just keep getting a little better every week. Still a ways to go with this offense, but at least Orton in not truning it over. I think he'll just continue to get more and more comfortable as the year progresses.

    Dawkin's, if not already there, is quickly turning into the best free agent pick up in Broncos history.

    I've said from before and during pre-season that we needed to give McD at least 5 games to get a read on him and this team. Okay…so it's only 4 game, but I am damn close to being 'sold'. Love the attitude this team has. No more second half collapses.

    Also, did you see the hug and words exchanged between McD and Marshall afer the TD…very telling.

    Not completely ready to declare, but looks like Bowlen pulled a rabbit out of the hat with McD.

  • jibbons

    Playoffs?! Playoffs?!?

    Its time to start talking about the Patriots.

    C'mon 5-0!!!

  • kerry

    of course im a real Broncos fan. ive never stopped being a real regardless of my offseason disagreements. and yes im quite happy after this win. im still not on the McDaniels bandwagon because despite the fact we are 4-0, there are alot of things going wrong with the offense. McDaniels has one of the best running attacks in football, yet wants to run the shotgun to start the game today. we have been using the run to setup the pass but today McDaniels decided against that. and it shows that he is thinking too much. he wont stick to what works but wants to change this change that when something else is working great. the defense is alot better then i thought they would be. but McDaniels needs to get the TE's more involved. especially in the red zone. for some reason he doesnt like to use them. yes the team is playing well but i worry about the day when we run into a buzzsaw of an offense and we have to play catchup. our defense wont be this consistent every single game and there will be a time where the offense has to bail out the defense, not the other way around

  • NMBronc

    I think Phyllis just started crying. Pit 21-0

    Loving this season so far, minus a some of Orton's throws.

  • Nisse

    i think its just the little things that needs changing, gaffney catching that deep ball in the and us making it on 4 and inches, and this would probobly have been a 10-31 game.
    the difference between a great offence and a ok offence is just alot of small details.
    but you got a point, the offense is still not “top notch”, but it could very well be good enough for us to be playoff competitor, and in the playoff, its anyones game.

  • WhidbeyBronco

    I picked the Cowboys…
    I'm loving being wrong!!!!

  • WhidbeyBronco

    If you count our 'almosts' then you'd have to count Dallas's as well… Romo missed a lot of easy, open receivers…

    How about that roughing the passer call btw!!

  • WhidbeyBronco

    props to Nolan!!

  • mikebirty

    “Oh no its intercepted…. wait, what a catch by Marshall! Get out of bounds…. don't go in field you idiot…. Go to ground…. don't fumble….. Stop being a hero hit the turf……. Don't take it back outside……. What a score!!!! Oh I always knew he was a great player!”

  • LouiseBacks

    I'm a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and I'm proud to say it… My whole family has been split down the line between Cowboys & Giants. Coincidentally, both my mom & dad are Comboys fans. Even if I had no connection to the Giants with my family, or if I wasn't from Dallas, I used to attend their games and next weekend I’m going to visit my friend to attend them. I’ve before compared tickets prices before from Ticketsreview for free here.I can’t wait to be there!!

  • Gary in SD

    A little credit to Daniel Graham on the game winning TD, since FOX or ESPN didn't even mention it… He set two different blocks for Marshall during that play. One to spring him towards mid-field, then another to clear him a line along the side line. Those kinds of plays are what get me excited about football. Great fundamentals Daniel!

  • Gary in SD

    A little credit to Daniel Graham on the game winning TD, since FOX or ESPN didn't even mention it… He set two different blocks for Marshall during that play. One to spring him towards mid-field, then another to clear him a line along the side line. Those kinds of plays are what get me excited about football. Great fundamentals Daniel!