Bills at Broncos
Denver Broncos 59, Buffalo Bills 49 · HHK Madden
Final Score
Bills 49 7 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Broncos 59 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJalen Hurts 590 yds passingBreece Hall 81 yds rushingGarrett Wilson 204 yds receivingQuan Martin 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 688 · 463Passing yards 575 · 353Rushing yards 113 · 110Completions 25/43 · 0/0Yards per carry 5.1 · 5.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | ||||||
| Jalen HurtsQB | 25/43 | 58% | 590 | 6 | 5 | 102.6 |
| Other | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 15/26 | 58% | 391 | 5 | 1 | 125.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 15 | 71 | 4.7 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalen HurtsQB | 7 | 42 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Garrett WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 16 | 81 | 5.1 | 25 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Joe MixonHB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| Garrett WilsonWR | 8 | 204 | 25.5 | 86 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 8 | 163 | 20.4 | 92 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 28 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Malik BensonWR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | — | 0 | 53 | 1 |
| Tyler HarrellWR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | — | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Ja'Kobi LaneWR | 4 | 156 | 39.0 | 77 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 1 | 64 | 64.0 | 30 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 20 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 38 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 49 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian LoveSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan JacksonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terell SmithCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah HuzzieCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||
| Quan MartinFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack BaunWILL | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jarrian JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Percy ButlerFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq ThompsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Xavier McKinneySS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis HunterCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blake GillikinP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey SlyeK | 1/1 | 8 | 27 |
