Denver
Broncos
7-0
29
FINAL
10
New England
Patriots
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos clinched a decisive victory over the New England Patriots with a final score of 29-10 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff positioning on the line, Denver showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, solidifying their standing as a formidable contender heading into the postseason.
Offensively, Bo Nix led the charge for the Broncos, throwing for 236 yards and consistently moving the chains. RJ Harvey contributed significantly on the ground with 70 rushing yards, while Evan Engram emerged as a reliable target, racking up 74 receiving yards. Together, they created a balanced offensive attack that kept the Patriots' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos managed to stifle the Patriots' offensive efforts, forcing New England to play from behind. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Denver's defense tightened, allowing only one touchdown while applying constant pressure. Although Robert Spillane tallied an impressive 21 tackles for New England, the Patriots struggled to find their rhythm, ultimately leading to their inability to keep pace with the Broncos' scoring.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 36 | 24 | 67% | 236 | 1 | 1 | 82.6 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 44 | 21 | 48% | 192 | 1 | 1 | 58.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 13 | 70 | 5.4 | 29 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 18 | 68 | 3.8 | 34 | 2 | 35 | 1 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 9 | 30 | 3.3 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rob Gronkowski | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Engram | TE | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 9 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Rob Gronkowski | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 18 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aqib Talib | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preston Smith | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 48 |

