Buffalo
Bills
13-6
28
FINAL
38
Denver
Broncos
16-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos triumphed over the Buffalo Bills, securing a 38-28 victory in the Conference Championship of the 2026 season. This win propels the Broncos to the Super Bowl, showcasing their resilience on home turf against a formidable opponent.
Josh Allen led the Bills offensively with 217 passing yards and three touchdowns, delivering a strong performance despite the loss. However, it was RJ Harvey who shined for the Broncos, racking up an impressive 164 rushing yards, while Puka Nacua provided a reliable receiving option with 90 yards through the air, contributing significantly to Denver's scoring efforts.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that turned the tide of the game. Jonathon Cooper was a standout with 5 total tackles and an astounding 3.5 sacks, creating pressure that disrupted Buffalo's rhythm. Additionally, Patrick Surtain II's two interceptions proved crucial, stifling Buffalo's momentum and sealing the victory for Denver in a tightly contested matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 22 | 10 | 45% | 217 | 3 | 2 | 82.7 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 16 | 10 | 63% | 215 | 3 | 2 | 106.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 16 | 164 | 10.3 | 31 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 9 | 127 | 14.1 | 11 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 27 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 14 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | — | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 5 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 49 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |