Broncos at Cardinals
Denver Broncos 51, Arizona Cardinals 21 · GooodHoops
Final Score
Broncos 51 5 TD · 1 FG · 6 XP
Cardinals 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPBo Nix 292 yds passingRJ Harvey 68 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 158 yds receivingRiley Moss 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 360 · 266Passing yards 292 · 243Rushing yards 68 · 23Completions 15/16 · 10/17Yards per carry 13.6 · 5.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
The Denver Broncos topped the Arizona Cardinals with a commanding 51-21 victory in Week 7 of the 2026 season. This win keeps the Broncos firmly in playoff contention, while the Cardinals continue to struggle as the season progresses.
Offensively, Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for an impressive 292 yards and three touchdowns. He connected particularly well with Jaylen Waddle, who racked up 158 receiving yards, showcasing a dynamic aerial attack. RJ Harvey added to the offensive onslaught with 68 rushing yards, helping to balance the Broncos' offensive strategy.
Defensively, the Broncos made their mark with a relentless performance, highlighted by Riley Moss’s two interceptions that shifted momentum in favor of Denver. Justin Strnad’s 1.5 sacks added pressure on the Cardinals’ quarterback, disrupting their rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter, when Moss’s first interception led to a quick touchdown, giving the Broncos a lead they would never relinquish.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 15/16 | 94% | 292 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Carson BeckQB | 10/17 | 59% | 261 | 2 | 3 | 102.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 15 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 5 | 158 | 31.6 | 48 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 24 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Michael WilsonWR | 1 | 74 | 74.0 | 39 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 50 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 45 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 43 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Riley MossCB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Jones JrMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenden SchoolerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 6 | 23 |
| Cardinals | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |