Matt Prater’s field goal gives Denver 3-0 lead over New York Giants after 1st quarter

Broncos take an early 3-0 lead over Giants

DENVER — Trying to snap a four-game losing streak, the Denver Broncos took a 3-0 lead over the New York Giants after the first quarter Thursday night on Matt Prater’s 26-yard field goal.

The Broncos, who started the season 6-0, drove 76 yards to the Giants 8-yard line before the drive stalled on Kyle Orton’s third-down overthrow of Brandon Marshall in the end zone.

Orton was back as the starter for the Broncos. Chris Simms started in his place a week ago while Orton was nursing a sprained left ankle, though Orton ended up playing in the 32-3 loss to San Diego when Simms was yanked for ineffectiveness in the second quarter.

The Giants, who snapped their own four-game losing streak with a victory over Atlanta a week ago, had early problems moving the ball against the Broncos. All three of their first quarter possessions ended in punts.

The Giants were outgained 103 yards to 21 in the first quarter by the Broncos, who had seven first downs to New York’s one.

The game at Invesco Field was the first Thanksgiving Day game hosted by Denver since 1963, when the Broncos were still members of the AFL.