Green Bay
Packers
0-0
23
FINAL
34
Denver
Broncos
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the Denver Broncos topped the Green Bay Packers 34-23, setting the tone for what looks to be an exciting campaign ahead. Both teams were eager to start the year on the right foot, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious in this contest, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Jordan Love put up impressive numbers for the Packers, throwing for 335 yards and two touchdowns, but it was Bucky Irving of the Broncos who stole the show. Irving not only led the team with 78 rushing yards but also dominated the receiving game, racking up a staggering 141 yards through the air, making him a dual-threat nightmare for the Packers' defense.
Defensively, the Broncos were anchored by Lewis Cine, who led the team with six total tackles and contributed a sack, while Trevon Diggs added an interception to stop a potential scoring drive. The game's turning point came in the second half when Diggs' interception shifted momentum, allowing the Broncos to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. Denver's ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities proved crucial as they held off the Packers in the closing minutes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 34 | 24 | 71% | 335 | 2 | 2 | 97.0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 13 | 7 | 54% | 190 | 2 | 0 | 138.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 13 | 78 | 6.0 | 15 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 8 | 22 | 2.8 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Savion Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 141 | 35.3 | 94 | 2 | 73 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 6 | 115 | 19.2 | 31 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Nico Cabrera | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Cooper Lauck | FB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Savion Williams | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevon Diggs | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Wisniewski | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frank Muhammad | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sahir Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tahj Vinson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Koné | P | 2 | 2 | 2 | 61 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22 |

