Bills at Broncos
Buffalo Bills 37, Denver Broncos 25 · LMKW2S
Final Score
Bills 37 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Broncos 25 3 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPJustin Herbert 239 yds passingJonathan Taylor 201 yds rushingAlec Pierce 144 yds receivingFred Warner 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 453 · 361Passing yards 205 · 305Rushing yards 248 · 56Completions 17/29 · 17/25Yards per carry 19.1 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16d ago
In a crucial Week 16 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Denver Broncos 37-25, securing their playoff positioning as the season winds down. With both teams fighting for a stronger postseason berth, the Bills showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Taylen Green led the Bills' aerial assault, throwing for four touchdowns, while Jonathan Taylor delivered a standout performance on the ground with 201 rushing yards. Their combined efforts helped Buffalo build an early lead, allowing them to control the tempo of the game. Meanwhile, Alec Pierce kept the Broncos competitive, racking up 144 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bills' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Fred Warner's two interceptions proved pivotal, halting potential scoring drives and providing Buffalo with excellent field position. The turning point came late in the first half when Kamari Lassiter's sack led to a forced fumble, giving the Bills a chance to extend their lead before halftime. Ultimately, Buffalo's balanced attack and opportunistic defense secured their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 17/29 | 59% | 226 | 4 | 3 | 83.4 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 17/25 | 68% | 239 | 1 | 3 | 72.3 |
| Other | ||||||
| Mitchell TrubiskyQB | 2/4 | 50% | 111 | 1 | 1 | 95.8 |
| Luke McCaffreyWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 9 | 201 | 22.3 | 112 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 11 | 38 | 3.5 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tank BigsbyHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Brock BowersTE | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 67 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 12 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Alec PierceWR | 5 | 144 | 28.8 | 48 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 15 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 7 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Luke McCaffreyWR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles MurphyREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick ScottSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire FranklinWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin LakeSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Cole BishopFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain JrREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jack CochraneSAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Darrell Jackson JrDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew JudonLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas GriffithMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Jason SandersK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |