Ja'Quan McMillian OT interception: How Broncos cornerback stole ball from Brandin Cooks and saved Denver's season

The Broncos were always going to need a memorable play to take down the Bills and their noted archer, Josh Allen.

Many believed that responsibility would fall upon Bo Nix. In the end, though, Denver's vaunted defense came through, with unheralded cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian proving the hero after an eye-catching — and controversial — overtime takeaway.

Ja'Quan McMillian OT interception

Allen uncorked an effort on third-and-11 inside the Bills' 36, attempting to find Brandin Cooks deep in Broncos territory. Cooks appeared to have a step on McMillian, whose arms were flailing as he tracked down the veteran wideout.

Cooks appeared to rip the unruly effort out the sky. But as he rolled over, he lost grasp of the orb. The ball fell into McMillian's hands, who kept possession as he crashed to the canvas.

McMillian showed the ball to the referees as he traipsed down the field. Despite early protestations, the refereeing crew ruled that McMillian — not Cooks — was the rightful owner of the ball. Six plays later, Will Lutz's kick danced through the uprights, delivering a momentous — and memorable — win for the Broncos.