NFL: Wacky TD lifts Broncos over Bengals
By JOE KAY
AP Sports Writer
CINCINNATI � In only 27 seconds, Denver went from a crushing loss to an unbelievable win.
Brandon Stokely caught a tipped pass and outran Cincinnati�s shocked defenders for an 87-yard touchdown with 11 seconds left Sunday, giving the Broncos a 12-7 victory over a Bengals team that thought it had this one in the pocket.
One deflection snatched it away.
After Cedric Benson�s 1-yard touchdown run put Cincinnati ahead 7-6 with 38 seconds left, Kyle Orton � in line to shoulder the blame for a Denver loss � threw a hopeful pass that bounced the Broncos� way. His throw to Brandon Marshall was tipped in the air by cornerback Leon Hall and deflected right into Stokely�s arms.
He ran sideways for several steps before crossing into the end zone, eating up a few more seconds before stealing the win away.