Buffalo
Bills
3-11
20
FINAL
14
Denver
Broncos
5-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 16 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos, with a final score of 20-14. The win keeps the Bills’ playoff hopes alive as they gear up for the final stretch of the season, while the Broncos see their chances dwindle following this tough loss at home.
Buffalo's offense was led by quarterback J.P. Losman, who threw for 265 yards and showcased his ability to move the ball effectively. Wide receiver George Wilson was a standout target, racking up 89 receiving yards, while Denver's Jake Plummer managed to score the only passing touchdown for his team. Tatum Bell contributed a solid 73 rushing yards for the Broncos, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory.
On the defensive side, Takeo Spikes made a significant impact for the Bills, recording two sacks that disrupted Denver's offensive rhythm. Aldra Wilson’s two interceptions for the Broncos kept the game competitive but ultimately couldn't turn the tide. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, as Buffalo's defense held strong, forcing a crucial turnover that sealed the game and allowed the Bills to outlast their opponents.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Losman | QB | 36 | 25 | 69% | 265 | 1 | 3 | 65.1 |
| Jake Plummer | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 123 | 1 | 1 | 73.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum Bell | HB | 14 | 73 | 5.2 | 41 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Willis McGahee | HB | 17 | 72 | 4.2 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| J.P. Losman | QB | 12 | 67 | 5.6 | 33 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Ronald Dayne | HB | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Michael Robinson | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Shaud Williams | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Terrelle Smith | FB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jake Plummer | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Micheal Pittman Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Cieslak | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Wilson | WR | 9 | 89 | 9.9 | 19 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bradley Cieslak | TE | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Lee Evans | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kevin Everett | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Javon Walker | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joshua Reed | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tatum Bell | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Rod Smith | WR | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tony Scheffler | TE | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Robert Royal | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Micheal Pittman Jr. | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Stephen Alexander | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Peerless Price | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldra Wilson | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Genos Williams | MIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| London Fletcher | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Champ Bailey | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Takeo Spikes | SAM | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Clements | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Vincent | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrent Williams | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Foxworth | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Schobel | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ebenezer Ekuban | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Lynch | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hamza Abdullah | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Whitner | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elvis Dumervil | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Bowen | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerard Warren | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Stills | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry Tripplett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John McCargo | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrence McGee | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiwaukee Thomas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrin Veal | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Paul Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Youboty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yukota Simpson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Kelsay | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angelo Crowell | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Elam | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rian Lindell | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 |
| Brian Moorman | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

