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Denver
Broncos
11-8
39
FINAL
42
New York
Jets
16-3
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 1d ago
In a thrilling Conference Championship showdown, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos 42-39, securing their spot in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. With both teams vying for a chance at the championship, the stakes were high, and the atmosphere was electric at MetLife Stadium. Justin Fields led the Jets' offensive onslaught, throwing for four touchdowns and showcasing his poise under pressure. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor dominated on the ground, racking up an impressive 197 rushing yards, while Kenyon Sadiq emerged as a key target with 139 receiving yards. Bo Nix kept the Broncos in contention with 314 passing yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough to overcome the Jets' offensive firepower. Defensively, the Jets made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Dane Belton's interception was a pivotal moment, halting a potential scoring drive for the Broncos and shifting momentum back to New York. D'Angelo Ponds led the defense with five total tackles, while James Pearce Jr. of the Broncos made a strong impact with 1.5 sacks, but it was the Jets' ability to create turnovers that proved decisive in this high-stakes matchup.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Bo NixQB332473%31442116.6
Justin FieldsQB11873%21941116.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jonathan TaylorHB1519713.11382790
Justin FieldsQB2136.520140
RJ HarveyHB691.56050
Bo NixQB144.01140
Jaylen WaddleWR111.0—010
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Kenyon SadiqTE313946.31132800
Troy FranklinWR410526.3432650
Evan EngramTE58917.8211340
Jaylen WaddleWR8739.1530280
Adonai MitchellWR25025.0151380
RJ HarveyHB3279.0180140
Omar Cooper JrWR12424.060240
Courtland SuttonWR3206.7100100
Garrett WilsonWR263.04150
Pat Bryant IIWR100.01100
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Dane BeltonFS30100
D'Angelo PondsCB50000
Riley MossCB10100
Azareye'h ThomasCB10101
James Pearce JrREDG11.5000
Jessie Bates IIIFS30000
Jonathon CooperLEDG30000
Demario DavisMIKE20004
T'Vondre SweatDT20000
London BridgesFS20000
Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenSS10000
David BaileyREDG10000
Zach AllenDT00.5000
Minkah FitzpatrickSS10000
Mekhi BlackmonCB10000
Jowon BriggsDT10000
Brandon JonesFS10000
Alex SingletonMIKE00.5000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Wil LutzK11432
Jason SandersK0060