Denver
Broncos
2-4
38
FINAL
7
Arizona
Cardinals
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos dominated the Arizona Cardinals with a commanding 38-7 victory in Week 7 of the 2026 season. This matchup was critical for both teams as they vie for playoff positioning, but it was the Broncos who made a resounding statement with their performance.
Quarterback Bo Nix was the standout star, throwing for 393 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing precision and poise in the pocket. He connected seamlessly with wide receiver Troy Franklin, who racked up 157 yards receiving, making critical catches that kept drives alive. RJ Harvey also contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 88 yards and adding balance to an explosive offensive display.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Zayne Anderson leading the way with five tackles, while Tyler Onyedim recorded two sacks to pressure the Cardinals' offense throughout the game. Cornerback Riley Moss was a game-changer, snagging two interceptions that thwarted Arizona's chances of mounting a comeback. The turning point came early in the second half when Moss's second pick set up a quick touchdown, effectively sealing the game for Denver.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 22 | 16 | 73% | 393 | 4 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 16 | 8 | 50% | 137 | 1 | 2 | 60.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 88 | 8.0 | 12 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 31 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 6 | 157 | 26.2 | 86 | 2 | 86 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 28 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 37 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Moss | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27 |

