Broncos at Browns
Denver Broncos 42, Cleveland Browns 21 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Broncos 42 5 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Browns 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPAnthony Richardson Sr 252 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 175 yds rushingElijah Fitzpatrick 133 yds receivingDominique Hampton 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 389 · 273Passing yards 190 · 236Rushing yards 199 · 37Completions 15/22 · 8/16Yards per carry 8.7 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In an electrifying opener to the 2027 season, the Denver Broncos topped the Cleveland Browns with a commanding 42-21 victory. The game was crucial for both teams as they aimed to set a strong tone for the year ahead. Denver's offense came out firing, showcasing their firepower right from the start.
Travis Etienne Jr. was the star of the show for the Broncos, racking up an impressive 175 rushing yards, while also contributing significantly to the scoreboard. Cleveland's Anthony Richardson Sr. put up a valiant effort with 252 passing yards and three touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Denver's offensive onslaught. Elijah Fitzpatrick also shined with 133 receiving yards, but the Browns struggled to find consistency.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Pat Surtain II's interception proved to be a pivotal moment, halting Cleveland's momentum and allowing Denver to extend their lead. Despite Jared Verse's solid performance with 1.5 sacks for the Browns, it was the Broncos' ability to create turnovers and stifle key drives that ultimately secured their decisive win, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 14/22 | 64% | 189 | 1 | 1 | 87.1 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Browns | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 8/16 | 50% | 252 | 3 | 3 | 95.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 20 | 175 | 8.8 | 30 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | — | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 14 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 52 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Elijah FitzpatrickWR | 3 | 133 | 44.3 | 17 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 49 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jonathan MatiasWR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Devin CulpTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Browns | |||||
| Dominique HamptonMIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roosevelt StokesSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir ElamCB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex WrightLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Browns | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |