Denver
Broncos
10-3
32
FINAL
20
New England
Patriots
13-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 17 matchup, the Denver Broncos secured a 32-20 victory over the New England Patriots, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the regular season comes to a close. The win was vital for Denver, as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason.
Bo Nix led the charge for the Broncos with a stellar performance, throwing for three touchdown passes that helped propel his team to victory. On the other side, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye showcased his skills, racking up 287 passing yards and keeping his team competitive throughout the game. Meanwhile, A.J. Brown emerged as a key target for New England, finishing with an impressive 107 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Broncos made their mark with Nik Bonitto's dominant performance, recording 3.5 sacks that disrupted the Patriots' offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came when Justin Strnad intercepted a crucial pass, putting the Broncos in prime position to extend their lead. Denver's defense ultimately proved to be the difference-maker, stifling New England's late-game efforts and sealing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 24 | 11 | 46% | 287 | 2 | 2 | 83.1 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 276 | 3 | 0 | 152.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | β | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 32 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 28 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 36 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 21 | 0 | 72 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 15 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 34 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 20 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | β | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Jacobs | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 61 |

