Buffalo
Bills
10-4
40
FINAL
3
Denver
Broncos
2-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Denver Broncos with a decisive final score of 40-3, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. This Week 16 matchup showcased the Bills' dominance on both sides of the ball, leaving the Broncos struggling to keep pace.
Josh Allen was the standout for Buffalo, throwing for 249 yards and three touchdowns, orchestrating a high-powered offense that overwhelmed Denver's defense. James Cook III complemented the passing game with 93 rushing yards, while Jalin Hyatt emerged as a reliable target, racking up 90 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that proved too much for the Broncos to handle.
Defensively, the Bills made their mark with a relentless pass rush led by Greg Rousseau, who recorded 1.5 sacks, contributing to the pressure that stifled Denver's offensive rhythm. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Rousseau's sack led to a turnover on downs, allowing the Bills to seize momentum and score an unanswered 27 points. The result was a showcase of Buffalo's defensive prowess, effectively neutralizing any threats posed by the Broncos throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 20 | 249 | 3 | 0 | 121.5 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 25 | 11 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 57.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 93 | 6.6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 11 | 77 | 7.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 31 | 2.8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 10 | 30 | 3.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Drew Sanders | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 38 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 41 |

