Buffalo
Bills
6-8
47
FINAL
52
Denver
Broncos
4-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 52-47, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Broncos who ultimately came out on top in this high-stakes showdown.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for an impressive six touchdowns, while Jaylen Waddle torched the Buffalo secondary with a staggering 166 receiving yards. On the other side, Josh Allen put up a valiant effort with 438 passing yards and James Cook III contributed significantly on the ground with 86 rushing yards, but it wasnโt enough to overcome the Broncos' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Justin Strnad recorded two interceptions, providing key turnovers that disrupted the Billsโ rhythm. Nik Bonitto also made his presence felt with two sacks, pressuring Allen at critical moments, which ultimately contributed to Denver's narrow victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 438 | 5 | 5 | 105.4 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 26 | 19 | 73% | 353 | 6 | 1 | 138.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 86 | 9.6 | 15 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 10 | 50 | 5.0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 8 | 166 | 20.8 | 77 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 32 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 96 | 48.0 | 37 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 47 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 27 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 3 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 9 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 9 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | โ | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Key | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 56 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

