Denver
Broncos
5-2
34
FINAL
21
Baltimore
Ravens
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Baltimore Ravens with a final score of 34-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This victory was crucial for the Broncos as they look to maintain momentum heading into the second half of the season.
Offensively, Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 2 touchdowns while efficiently managing the game. J.K. Dobbins was a force on the ground, racking up 127 rushing yards and helping to control the tempo. Lamar Jackson kept the Ravens competitive with 231 passing yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Broncos' balanced attack.
Defensively, Chamarri Conner made his presence felt with a key sack and a total of 3 tackles, helping to stifle the Ravens' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second half when the Broncos' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Denver to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. The combination of strong offensive performance and timely defensive plays proved to be the winning formula for Denver in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 231 | 0 | 0 | 103.1 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 15 | 10 | 67% | 143 | 2 | 0 | 136.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 12 | 127 | 10.6 | 10 | 3 | 41 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 9 | 85 | 9.4 | 31 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Mike Matthews | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 54 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 66 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 30 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 35 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 29 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Tampa | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucas Carneiro | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

