Albuquerque
Armadillos
8-6
14
FINAL
38
Denver
Broncos
8-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos secured a convincing 38-14 victory over the Albuquerque Armadillos in Week 16 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With the win, the Broncos showcased their offensive prowess while the Armadillos faced a critical setback as they look to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 343 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise throughout the contest. Jonah Coleman added a powerful presence on the ground, rushing for 113 yards, while Jaylen Waddle emerged as a favorite target, racking up 124 receiving yards. This dynamic trio kept the Armadillos' defense on its heels and proved pivotal in the Broncos' dominant performance.
Defensively, the Broncos were equally impressive, highlighted by Zach Allen's two sacks that disrupted the Armadillos' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Denver's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to capitalize on the momentum and extend their lead. With strong performances on both sides of the ball, the Broncos effectively outlasted the Armadillos and kept their playoff dreams alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 19 | 13 | 343 | 2 | 1 | 124.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 14 | 179 | 1 | 3 | 69.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 21 | 113 | 5.4 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 15 | 40 | 2.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 50 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

