Buffalo
Bills
11-3
49
FINAL
59
Denver
Broncos
5-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the Denver Broncos topped the Buffalo Bills 59-49, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season approaches its climax. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but it was the Broncos who came out on top in this high-scoring affair, leaving the Bills to regroup ahead of the postseason.
Jalen Hurts had a record-breaking performance for the Bills, throwing for an astounding 590 yards and six touchdowns, making him the standout star of the game despite the loss. Garrett Wilson also shined with 204 receiving yards, providing Hurts with a reliable target throughout the contest. Meanwhile, Breece Hall led the Broncos' ground attack with 81 rushing yards, contributing to the balanced offensive effort that ultimately sealed the game.
On the defensive side, the Broncos made critical plays that turned the tide in their favor. Kenny Moore II led the way with seven total tackles, providing stability in the secondary, while Zack Baun's 2.5 sacks disrupted the Bills' offensive rhythm at key moments. The turning point came in the fourth quarter, when Denver's defense held strong, preventing a crucial touchdown that would have shifted momentum back to Buffalo.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 43 | 25 | 58% | 590 | 6 | 5 | 102.6 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 391 | 5 | 1 | 125.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 16 | 81 | 5.1 | 25 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 15 | 71 | 4.7 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 7 | 42 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 8 | 204 | 25.5 | 86 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 8 | 163 | 20.4 | 92 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 156 | 39.0 | 77 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 28 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 64 | 64.0 | 30 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 20 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | — | 0 | 53 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 38 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 49 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | — | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quan Martin | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Love | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Jackson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terell Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alijah Huzzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blake Gillikin | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 27 |

