Even when the Broncos drove to the New Orleans' 3-yard line early in the fourth quarter, the Saints denied them.
Several plays later, the Broncos drove to a first down at the New York's 1-yard line, but Giants defense made a key defensive stand.
With the Broncos driving towards what looked like a game-winning score late in the contest, the Spirit of '88 magic struck once again.
After Johnson's last miss, the Broncos drove 66 yards in eight plays.
After that, the Broncos drove 62 yards in 12 plays and scored with Plummer's 7-yard touchdown pass to Smith, cutting their deficit to 41-10.
The Broncos drove deep into Bills territory at the close of the half but Cutler threw an interception to end the drive.
The Broncos then forced a punt by Oakland and drove for a 23 yard field goal by Elam, putting them up 17-3 at the half.
The Broncos then drove to the Oakland 4 yard line, then kicked a game winning field goal by Elam.
With a backup, Gary Kubiak, at quarterback, the Broncos drove for a late field goal to cap the scoring.
Leading by 17-10 at halftime, the Broncos drove 55 yards in nine plays on their first possession of the third quarter.