Denver
Broncos
3-3
30
FINAL
24
Arizona
Cardinals
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals 30-24 in a thrilling Week 7 matchup that showcased the playoff aspirations of both teams. With the Broncos now improving their season record, the stakes were high as they looked to solidify their position in the competitive conference race.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating both poise and precision in the pocket. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle had a standout performance, racking up an impressive 191 receiving yards, while RJ Harvey added 77 rushing yards to complement the aerial attack, helping to keep the Cardinals' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos made a significant impact, with Jonathon Cooper recording two sacks to disrupt Arizona's offensive rhythm. James Pearce Jr. led the team with eight total tackles, providing a steady presence on the field. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a crucial stop by the Broncos' defense forced a turnover on downs, allowing Denver to secure the win and maintain their momentum in the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 39 | 22 | 56% | 304 | 3 | 2 | 85.8 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 40 | 23 | 57% | 196 | 0 | 0 | 70.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 17 | 77 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 13 | 42 | 3.2 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| James Conner | HB | 8 | 15 | 1.9 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 11 | 191 | 17.4 | 85 | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 13 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budda Baker | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Burke | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 53 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

