Buffalo
Bills
9-5
28
FINAL
21
Denver
Broncos
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a hard-fought battle, the Buffalo Bills topped the Denver Broncos 28-21 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, both teams fought for a crucial victory, but it was the Bills who ultimately emerged victorious.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for Buffalo, throwing for 247 yards and four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch moments. On the other side, RJ Harvey led the Broncos’ ground game with 64 rushing yards, while Evan Engram put up an impressive 105 receiving yards, keeping Denver competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Maxwell Hairston’s interception proved pivotal, halting a promising Broncos drive and allowing Buffalo to regain control. Additionally, Dorian Williams anchored the defense with four total tackles, helping to contain Denver's offense and secure the win. The game highlighted the Bills’ resilience and ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 247 | 4 | 3 | 100.5 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 236 | 3 | 1 | 120.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 13 | 64 | 4.9 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 10 | 1.3 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Engram | TE | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 86 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 99 | 16.5 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 15 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 16 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 33 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mitch Wishnowsky | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

