Denver
Broncos
2-5
34
FINAL
14
Buffalo
Bills
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Buffalo Bills with a commanding 34-14 victory, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season nears its end. With both teams vying for crucial wins, the Broncos showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience throughout the contest.
Bo Nix was the standout performer, throwing for 269 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Broncos' dynamic aerial attack. J.K. Dobbins contributed with a steady ground game, adding 60 rushing yards to keep Buffalo's defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Dalton Kincaid shined for the Bills with an impressive 113 receiving yards, but his efforts weren't enough to swing the momentum.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays, highlighted by Tyler Onyedim's two sacks and Ja'Quan McMillian's interception, which shifted the game's momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when McMillian's interception halted a potential scoring drive for Buffalo, allowing Denver to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. The Broncos' defense stepped up when it mattered most, ensuring their dominance in this critical matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 24 | 21 | 88% | 269 | 4 | 0 | 152.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 16 | 9 | 56% | 173 | 1 | 2 | 75.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 2 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 54 | 5.4 | 13 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 113 | 56.5 | 86 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 22 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 29 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 63 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Sterns | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

