Buffalo
Bills
4-3
0
FINAL
35
Denver
Broncos
6-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Denver Broncos topped the Buffalo Bills 35-0 in Week 16 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations with a decisive victory. With both teams vying for crucial positioning, the Broncos delivered a standout show that left no doubt about their intentions.
Bo Nix spearheaded the Broncos' offensive onslaught, throwing for an impressive 371 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect downfield. Jaylen Waddle was his favorite target, racking up 187 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times, as the Broncosโ offense operated seamlessly throughout the contest. Meanwhile, Buffalo's Josh Allen struggled to find any rhythm, managing just 14 rushing yards in a game where the Bills were unable to generate any offensive momentum.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Nik Bonitto leading the charge with one sack, putting pressure on Allen and disrupting the Billsโ offensive plans. The turning point came early in the second quarter when a crucial interception by Dorian Williams set the stage for another touchdown, pushing the Broncos' lead to an insurmountable level. The Bills' inability to respond on either side of the ball ultimately sealed their fate in this one-sided affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 13 | 11 | 85% | 371 | 5 | 1 | 126.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 15 | 7 | 47% | 64 | 0 | 0 | 58.7 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 26 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 2 | 100% | 9 | 0 | 0 | 85.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 187 | 37.4 | 85 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 69 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 42 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 11 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 24 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Andre Reed | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | โ | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aqib Talib | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |

