New York
Jets
0-0
32
FINAL
41
Denver
Broncos
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos triumphed over the New York Jets with a final score of 41-32 in the Wildcard Round of the 2026 season. This victory not only secures the Broncos a spot in the next round of the playoffs but also solidifies their potent offense as a force to be reckoned with.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. RJ Harvey provided a strong ground game with 122 rushing yards, while Tyler Harrell emerged as a standout target, racking up 139 receiving yards. Together, they formed a formidable trio that kept the Jets' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Jets struggled to contain the Broncos' offensive firepower, though they did have some bright spots, including Demario Davis, who recorded three tackles and an interception. The turning point of the game came in the third quarter when the Broncos scored back-to-back touchdowns, creating a gap that the Jets couldn't overcome. Despite a valiant effort, the New York defense couldn't find a way to stifle Denver's momentum, sealing the Broncos' victory and their advancement in the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 22 | 16 | 73% | 331 | 3 | 2 | 116.4 |
| Zach Wilson | QB | 22 | 10 | 45% | 219 | 2 | 2 | 73.8 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 34 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 1 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 17 | 122 | 7.2 | 31 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 17 | 92 | 5.4 | 23 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Zach Wilson | QB | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | โ | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | โ | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Braxton Berrios | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Conner | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 5 | 139 | 27.8 | 96 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 58 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 45 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 29 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 8 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 11 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 23 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | โ | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| James Conner | FB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | โ | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 68 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 50 |

