Denver
Broncos
3-8
35
FINAL
21
Green Bay
Packers
7-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Green Bay Packers 35-21, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season nears its conclusion. With both teams fighting for momentum, the Broncos showcased their offensive explosiveness to secure the victory on the road.
RJ Harvey led the Broncos' ground game with 84 rushing yards, providing the necessary balance to their offensive attack. Meanwhile, Jordan Love of the Packers had a commendable performance, throwing for 176 yards and three touchdowns, but ultimately, it wasn't enough to overcome Denver's offensive firepower. Wide receiver Matthew Golden shone for Green Bay with 110 receiving yards, but the Broncos consistently found ways to counter their scoring efforts.
Defensively, Zach Allen was a standout for Denver, registering 1.5 sacks that disrupted the Packers' rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second half when DeMarvion Overshown intercepted a critical pass from Love, setting up a touchdown that extended Denver's lead. The Broncos' defense, while not overpowering in tackles, made key plays at crucial moments, helping to clinch the win and hand Green Bay a tough loss at home.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 14 | 8 | 57% | 176 | 3 | 1 | 111.6 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 11 | 9 | 82% | 162 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 4 | 1 | 25% | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 14 | 84 | 6.0 | 16 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 110 | 22.0 | 16 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 13 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 14 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Dorian Bush | TE | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 44 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Calhoun | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

