Broncos at Bengals
Denver Broncos 31, Cincinnati Bengals 29 · FAMILY TIES MD27
Final Score
Broncos 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Bengals 29 3 TD · 3 FG · 2 XPJoe Burrow 278 yds passingRJ Harvey 89 yds rushingTroy Franklin 94 yds receivingRiley Moss 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 327 · 392Passing yards 196 · 278Rushing yards 131 · 114Completions 19/30 · 25/44Yards per carry 4.4 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In a thrilling Week 7 showdown, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 31-29. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard to secure a vital victory, but it was the Broncos who ultimately emerged victorious in a nail-biter.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for three touchdowns and showcasing his playmaking abilities. RJ Harvey contributed significantly on the ground with 89 rushing yards, while Troy Franklin was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 94 yards and helping move the chains when it mattered most. The Broncos' offense displayed a balanced attack that kept the Bengals' defense on their toes.
Defensively, Riley Moss anchored the Broncos with ten total tackles, making key stops throughout the game. The turning point came when Talanoa Hufanga intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter, stifling a potential Bengals comeback and solidifying Denver's grip on the win. Despite a strong performance from Cincinnati's Adam Trick, who recorded a sack, the Broncos' defense made the crucial plays that secured their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 19/30 | 63% | 196 | 3 | 0 | 115.4 |
Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 25/44 | 57% | 278 | 2 | 1 | 81.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 21 | 89 | 4.2 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bengals | |||||||
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 15 | 74 | 4.9 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr.HB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tahj BrooksHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Malik WashingtonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Evan EngramTE | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brandon InnissWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Bengals | |||||||
| Colbie YoungWR | 8 | 93 | 11.6 | 21 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 22 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Malik WashingtonWR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 24 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr.HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Riley MossCB | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen SneedWILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Taye BrownMIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah EllissLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bengals | |||||
| Adam TrickREDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron MitchellCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 4 | 38 |
Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 3/3 | 2 | 49 |
