Denver
Broncos
4-2
20
FINAL
10
Arizona
Cardinals
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a hard-fought clash in Week 7 of the 2026 season, the Denver Broncos topped the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 20-10, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The stakes were high as both teams sought to improve their standings in a competitive conference.
Bo Nix led the way for the Broncos, throwing for one touchdown and managing a steady offense. On the ground, Jeremiyah Love shined for Arizona, racking up 105 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Broncos' balanced attack. Evan Engram contributed significantly in the receiving game with 53 yards, helping Denver maintain control of the game.
Defensively, Denver’s Justin Strnad stood out with six total tackles, helping to stifle Arizona's offense. The game turned decisively in the Broncos' favor when Germaine Pratt’s interception for the Cardinals failed to spark a comeback, allowing Denver to hold onto their lead and secure the victory. With both teams showcasing their strengths, the Broncos emerged as the more complete unit, particularly when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Minshew | QB | 23 | 15 | 65% | 148 | 0 | 3 | 43.6 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 100 | 1 | 2 | 60.5 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 15 | 105 | 7.0 | 15 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 14 | 35 | 2.5 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Gardner Minshew | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 20 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 41 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 32 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 54 |

