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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – SEPTEMBER 24: Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson 3 shows his disappointment following the game between the Denver Broncos and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Fla. Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA SEP 24 Broncos at Dolphins EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon230924045
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – SEPTEMBER 24: Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson 3 shows his disappointment following the game between the Denver Broncos and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Fla. Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA SEP 24 Broncos at Dolphins EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon230924045
Russell Wilson‘s $245 million deal with the Denver Broncos is looking like it will pay off. The quarterback signed a massive five-year, $245 million contract extension with the Denver Broncos, raising the question: Was this investment worth it? However, in Week 4, the first signs of purpose have emerged.
Denver Broncos fans had high hopes for Wilson, but the season started with a disheartening losing streak. However, a stunning comeback in a crucial game turned the tide. Wilson, in a moment of inspiration, rallied his team with a powerful message.
Russell Wilson’s social media reaction to epic comeback
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After the Broncos’ unexpected 21-point comeback win against the Bears, Wilson took to his social media account to share his thoughts. Before that, journalist AJ Ross had the opportunity to speak with Wilson in a post-game interview, where he said, “To win, you gotta believe that you can win… And that belief showed up today.”
"To win, you gotta believe that you can win… And that belief showed up today."@AJRoss_TV spoke to Russell Wilson after the @Broncos 21-point comeback win 💥 pic.twitter.com/s2jbvWKB4a
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) October 1, 2023
The turning point in the game came when Broncos cornerback Kareem Jackson intercepted a pass, sealing a 31-28 victory. Russell Wilson praised the team’s resilience after a tough start, “Huge TEAM win!!! Defense was amazing in the second half!! Enjoy this one and then ready to get back at it this week,” and Kareem Jackson’s interception secured a 31-28 victory, overcoming a 28-7 deficit.
Denver had been trailing 28-7, but Wilson’s resilience, two touchdowns, and a crucial pass to Marvin Mims Jr. paved the way for the comeback. A late field goal by Wil Lutz secured the win with just 1:46 remaining.
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The game ball presented to Sean Payton
While Denver secured their first victory, their defense did raise some concerns. Bears’ QB Justin Fields achieved a career-high 335 passing yards, and the Broncos’ defense allowed a total of 471 yards. Evidently, the partnership between Coach Payton and Wilson appears to be gaining momentum. “A team source said the relationship between Payton and Wilson is actually flourishing,” reported Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
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Owner/CEO Greg Penner recognized Payton’s role by presenting him with a game ball after the Broncos’ comeback victory. However, despite the win, the team acknowledges that there are areas to improve upon. Coach Payton stressed the importance of reviewing game footage, “There will be some tough tape [Monday],” HC Sean Payton said. “I don’t want to sugar coat anything, there’s some things.” According to the coach, winning may be crucial for team morale, but continuous improvement is the key to long-term success.
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