Denver
Broncos
4-2
49
FINAL
14
Arizona
Cardinals
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos triumphed over the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 49-14 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. The Broncos showcased their dominance, solidifying their position in the playoff race while dealing a significant blow to the Cardinals’ hopes for a turnaround this season.
De'Von Achane was the standout offensive player, racking up an impressive 408 rushing yards, a remarkable feat that kept the Cardinals' defense on its heels throughout the game. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett managed to throw for 189 yards and one touchdown for Arizona, but it was not enough to keep pace with the explosive Broncos offense. Kendrick Bourne led the receiving corps for the Cardinals, finishing with 76 yards.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Zach Allen leading the charge with 2.5 sacks, putting constant pressure on Brissett. Ja'Quan McMillian made a significant impact with two interceptions, showcasing Denver's ability to force turnovers at crucial moments. The turning point came early in the second half when Allen’s sack led to a turnover, allowing the Broncos to extend their lead and effectively seal the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 16 | 13 | 81% | 189 | 1 | 2 | 97.1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 2 | 100% | 50 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 32 | 408 | 12.8 | 37 | 6 | 79 | 0 |
| Tyler Badie | HB | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 12 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 44 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 27 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | — | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 39 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SAM | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarran Reed | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

