Denver
Broncos
3-1
34
FINAL
20
Chicago
Bears
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Chicago Bears with a final score of 34-20, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season draws to a close. The Broncos showcased their offensive prowess, leveraging a balanced attack to secure the win and demonstrate their readiness for the postseason.
Quarterback Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for two touchdowns while maintaining efficiency throughout the game. His favorite target, Ryan Coleman-William, shined with 105 receiving yards, consistently finding separation and making key catches that extended drives. On the ground, the Broncos' run game complemented the aerial attack, keeping the Bears' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Broncos were dominant, with Alex Singleton being a standout performer. Singleton recorded four total tackles and matched that with four sacks, applying relentless pressure on Chicago's quarterback and disrupting their rhythm. The turning point of the game came when Riley Moss intercepted a pass in the second half, thwarting a Bears drive and allowing Denver to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 27 | 12 | 44% | 265 | 1 | 3 | 52.7 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 252 | 2 | 0 | 122.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 9 | 48 | 5.3 | 9 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 52 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 22 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 12 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 16 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | — | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 24 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cooper Barkate | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Jones | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 43 |

