Denver
Broncos
1-1
30
FINAL
28
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 30-28, securing a crucial win in the early stages of the 2027 season. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but it was Denver that ultimately held off a late rally from Buffalo to claim victory.
Buffalo's Josh Allen had a standout performance, throwing for 310 yards and two touchdowns while also leading the team in rushing with 45 yards. KJ Duff was a key target, racking up 120 receiving yards and proving to be a consistent threat downfield. However, despite Allen's efforts, it wasn't enough to overcome the Broncos' balanced attack.
Defensively, the game saw some impactful moments, particularly from Denver's Jonathon Cooper, who recorded a sack that disrupted Buffalo's momentum at a critical juncture. The turning point came when Cole Bishop intercepted a pass, giving the Broncos a pivotal opportunity to extend their lead. Ultimately, Denver's defense answered the call when it mattered most, sealing the win and improving their record on the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 32 | 19 | 59% | 310 | 2 | 1 | 99.7 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 18 | 8 | 44% | 233 | 2 | 4 | 88.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | — | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 34 | 3.4 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 9 | 28 | 3.1 | 15 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Duff | WR | 6 | 120 | 20.0 | 29 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 65 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 92 | 46.0 | 31 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 64 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| William Barkley | WR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Todd Jones | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Pope | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 54 |

