Buffalo
Bills
7-1
38
FINAL
41
Denver
Broncos
7-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 41-38, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams fighting for a crucial victory, the stakes were high as they approached the season's end, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious at home.
Bo Nix led the Broncos' offense with an impressive 335 passing yards, showcasing his poise and precision throughout the contest. He connected with Omari Evans for a standout performance, as Evans racked up 149 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target downfield. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs contributed significantly on the ground with 88 rushing yards, adding balance to Denver's offensive attack.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that turned the tide in their favor. JuJu Brents was a standout with two crucial interceptions, providing critical momentum shifts at pivotal moments. George Karlaftis added pressure with a sack, while Ja'Quan McMillian's five tackles helped contain Buffalo's potent offense. The Broncos' defensive efforts were instrumental in securing the win, particularly in the final minutes when they stifled a late-game drive by the Bills.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 26 | 18 | 69% | 335 | 3 | 0 | 150.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 332 | 3 | 4 | 106.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 21 | 88 | 4.2 | 25 | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 64 | 4.9 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Evans | WR | 4 | 149 | 37.3 | 69 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 5 | 138 | 27.6 | 58 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 30 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 46 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 32 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 36 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JuJu Brents | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

