Buffalo
Bills
6-7-1
38
FINAL
36
Denver
Broncos
8-6
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 38d ago
In a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos 38-36, solidifying their playoff aspirations and keeping the pressure on their division rivals. With both teams vying for a crucial win, this contest delivered high stakes and even higher drama. Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 385 yards and leading his team with pinpoint accuracy. On the other side, Denver's Bo Nix kept pace with a stellar performance of his own, tossing four touchdown passes. The receiving game was highlighted by Jaylen Waddle, who racked up 133 yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and create big plays. Defensively, the Broncos made their presence felt with Jahdae Barron leading the charge, totaling 10 tackles to keep Buffalo's ground game in check. However, it was a pivotal moment in the fourth quarter that changed the game; the Bills' defense stepped up just when it mattered most, forcing a crucial turnover that allowed Buffalo to regain control and ultimately secure the win. The contest was a testament to resilience and execution, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the regular season.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB332370%38530139.0
Bo NixQB372054%30840117.8
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB15614.1141140
Ray DavisHB11595.4240272
RJ HarveyHB10323.2—181
Josh AllenQB7294.1—191
Adam PrenticeFB22613.0170230
Bo NixQB3103.3—050
Adam TrautmanTE155.0—050
Malik BensonWR000.0—001
Courtland SuttonWR000.0—000
Jaylen WaddleWR000.0—000
Skyler BellWR000.0—000
Dawson KnoxTE000.0—000
Khalil ShakirWR000.0—000
Dalton KincaidTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jaylen WaddleWR613322.2772750
Skyler BellWR612120.2501451
Khalil ShakirWR410827.0961870
Courtland SuttonWR510621.2182370
Malik BensonWR59418.8751650
Dalton KincaidTE44611.510250
Evan EngramTE23417.060230
Troy FranklinWR2199.530130
Marvin Mims JrWR11111.030111
James Cook IIIHB284.09070
Ray DavisHB144.03040
RJ HarveyHB341.37042
Dawson KnoxTE144.02040
Adam PrenticeFB111.0—010
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Wil LutzK11341
Jeremy CrawshawP0000
Tyler BassK11528