Cleveland
Browns
7-3
12
FINAL
37
Denver
Broncos
9-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Denver Broncos defeated the Cleveland Browns 37-12 in the Divisional Round of the 2026 season, solidifying their spot in the conference championship. With high stakes on the line, the Broncos showcased their offensive firepower, leaving no doubt about their playoff intentions.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns, orchestrating a potent aerial attack. His favorite target, Courtland Sutton, exploded for 101 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to get open and stretch the field. Meanwhile, the Brownsโ offense struggled to keep pace, with Joe Mixon managing just 63 rushing yards, unable to break through the Broncos' defense.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Alex Singleton recording eight tackles to anchor the unit. A key moment came when Brandon Jones intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in Denver's favor. Despite Jared Verseโs sack for Cleveland, the Broncos' defensive stand was instrumental in stifling any potential comeback, ensuring a comfortable victory as they move forward in the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 30 | 20 | 67% | 211 | 2 | 1 | 95.2 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 42 | 20 | 48% | 184 | 0 | 2 | 40.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mixon | HB | 15 | 63 | 4.2 | 19 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 9 | 50 | 5.6 | 17 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 20 | 48 | 2.4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 65 | 2 | 49 | 1 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| J T | LT | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqib Talib | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | LEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky James | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dondrea Tillman | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 47 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 44 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

