Denver
Broncos
10-4
38
FINAL
24
Washington
Commanders
6-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 16 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Washington Commanders with a decisive 38-24 victory, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season draws to a close. With both teams vying for crucial wins, this game proved vital for momentum heading into the postseason.
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix showcased his prowess, throwing for an impressive 318 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading his team on offense. Meanwhile, Marquise Brown emerged as his favorite target, racking up 106 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the passing game. Despite the Commanders' efforts, they struggled to keep pace with Denver's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Jonathon Cooper led the charge with 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on Commanders' quarterback and disrupting their offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second half when Denver's defense stiffened, forcing a turnover that allowed the Broncos to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 39 | 24 | 62% | 318 | 4 | 0 | 121.5 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 177 | 0 | 0 | 81.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 17 | 61 | 3.6 | 25 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Isaac Guerendo | HB | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 28 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 12 | 58 | 4.8 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 28 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Wayne Knight | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquise Brown | WR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 66 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Cooper Barkate | WR | 11 | 88 | 8.0 | 17 | 2 | 22 | 1 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 12 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tony Freeman | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Styles | SAM | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Sneed | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princewell Umanmielen | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Chatman | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duncan Curley | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 41 |
| Jack Browning | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 51 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

