Denver
Broncos
6-5
37
FINAL
28
Cleveland
Browns
7-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos secured a hard-fought 37-28 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 13 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought to assert themselves in the playoff race, but it was the Broncos who ultimately came out on top, narrowing the gap in the standings.
J'Koby Williams was a standout performer for Denver, rushing for 91 yards and consistently moving the chains. Shedeur Sanders of the Browns also had a notable day, recording 127 passing yards and throwing two touchdown passes, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Broncos' offensive momentum. Jaylen Waddle contributed significantly as well, leading the receiving corps with 49 yards.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor, particularly with Patrick Surtain II's interception, which halted a promising Browns drive. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Surtain returned the interception, giving Denver a critical advantage. The Browns' defense, led by Tyson Campbell's three tackles, struggled to contain the Broncos' balanced attack, allowing Denver to maintain control and seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 127 | 2 | 1 | 82.7 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 16 | 10 | 63% | 107 | 1 | 2 | 63.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J`Koby Williams | HB | 17 | 91 | 5.4 | 15 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 13 | 82 | 6.3 | 22 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 12 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jamari Thrash | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | — | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 37 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| J`Koby Williams | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nick Trejo | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Edmonds | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Bowen | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rafael Bautista | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Clavijo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan McMillon | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 43 |
| Mark Brennan | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28 |

