Buffalo
Bills
5-9
22
FINAL
24
Denver
Broncos
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 36d ago
In a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 24-22. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Broncos who managed to secure the victory at home, keeping their postseason hopes alive. Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for 270 yards and tossing two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Courtland Sutton also had a stellar game, racking up 114 receiving yards, proving to be Nix's go-to target throughout the contest. Meanwhile, James Cook III of the Bills kept his team competitive with 86 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Broncos' offensive firepower. Defensively, Talanoa Hufanga led the way with nine total tackles, making key stops that helped to stifle Buffalo's momentum at crucial moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when the Broncos' defense held strong, forcing the Bills to settle for a field goal instead of a potential game-winning touchdown. Greg Rousseau's two sacks added pressure on Nix, but it was ultimately Denver's defense that sealed the win and kept their playoff hopes alive.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Bo NixQB342368%27020111.1
Josh AllenQB251560%1471089.9
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB17865.1330191
RJ HarveyHB12736.1411410
Ray DavisHB12625.2261140
Josh AllenQB7253.6—0100
Bo NixQB5122.4—080
Evan EngramTE000.0—000
Courtland SuttonWR000.0—000
Khalil ShakirWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Courtland SuttonWR711416.3681590
Jaylen WaddleWR56913.8110250
Khalil ShakirWR35719.0120260
Dalton KincaidTE6508.3121210
Troy FranklinWR44310.861180
Evan EngramTE5428.4110150
DJ MooreWR11414.030140
Skyler BellWR199.0—091
Joshua PalmerWR199.05090
Ray DavisHB144.03040
Dawson KnoxTE133.0—030
RJ HarveyHB221.06021
Justin JolyTE000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Wil LutzK11342
Jeremy CrawshawP0000
Tyler BassK33154