Cleveland
Browns
2-5
24
FINAL
31
Denver
Broncos
1-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 showdown, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 31-24, solidifying their playoff hopes as the season approaches its climax. Both teams entered the game looking to improve their standings, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Quarterback Bo Nix delivered a standout performance for Denver, throwing for 269 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Jaylen Waddle proved to be Nix's favorite target, racking up 81 receiving yards, while RJ Harvey contributed on the ground with 53 rushing yards to keep the chains moving.
Defensively, Denver's Jonah Elliss made his mark with a crucial sack, putting pressure on Cleveland's quarterback throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Broncos' defense held firm, allowing them to maintain their lead despite a late surge from the Browns. This victory not only boosts Denver's confidence but also positions them well as they head into the final stretch of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 28 | 18 | 64% | 269 | 3 | 2 | 101.6 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 14 | 5 | 36% | 150 | 2 | 0 | 116.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 17 | 53 | 3.1 | 36 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 11 | 32 | 2.9 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dorian Bush | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 7 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 17 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Dorian Bush | TE | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 6 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | — | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Vince Mason | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Calhoun | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 34 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 53 |

