Denver
Broncos
11-8
39
FINAL
42
New York
Jets
16-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn 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
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 33 | 24 | 73% | 314 | 4 | 2 | 116.6 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 11 | 8 | 73% | 219 | 4 | 1 | 116.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 15 | 197 | 13.1 | 138 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 139 | 46.3 | 113 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 43 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 21 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 8 | 73 | 9.1 | 53 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 15 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Belton | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| London Bridges | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

