Broncos at Browns
Denver Broncos 26, Cleveland Browns 24 · COC $$ deadline to join is 7pm ct Thursday
Final Score
Broncos 26 1 TD · 4 FG · 2 XP
Browns 24 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPAidan McCain 352 yds passingBucky Irving 110 yds rushingKC Concepcion Jr 132 yds receivingEmmanuel McNeil-Warren 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 412 · 422Passing yards 267 · 352Rushing yards 145 · 70Completions 21/33 · 22/41Yards per carry 5.1 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 26-24, keeping their playoff hopes alive. With both teams vying for crucial positioning as the season approaches its climax, this game showcased the resilience of the Broncos under pressure.
Offensively, Aidan McCain of the Browns put on a spectacular performance, throwing for 352 yards and two touchdowns, but it was Bucky Irving's ground game that stole the show for Denver. Irving rushed for 110 yards, consistently finding gaps in the Browns' defense to keep the chains moving. Meanwhile, KC Concepcion Jr. was a standout target for McCain, racking up 132 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial plays that shifted momentum, highlighted by Nik Bonitto's impressive three sacks, which disrupted Cleveland's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bonitto's pressure forced a pivotal turnover, allowing Denver to regain control and ultimately seal the victory. The Broncos' ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities proved decisive in this tightly contested battle.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 21/33 | 64% | 267 | 0 | 0 | 88.8 |
| Browns | ||||||
| Aidan McCainQB | 22/41 | 54% | 352 | 2 | 0 | 98.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 18 | 110 | 6.1 | 45 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared WileyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 15 | 67 | 4.5 | 21 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonFB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Aidan McCainQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 9 | 122 | 13.6 | 29 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 17 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Brevyn Spann-FordTE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jared WileyTE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 8 | 132 | 16.5 | 16 | 1 | 27 | 2 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 81 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 7 | 98 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Troy AndersenMIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ja'Kari PeppersREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex WrightLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique StevensonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaquille BoykinLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior EverettFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawK | 4/4 | 2 | 55 |
| Browns | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/1 | 3 | 56 |