New England
Patriots
2-14
27
FINAL
30
Denver
Broncos
5-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of Season 7, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the New England Patriots by a score of 30-27. With both teams vying for early dominance in the season, the stakes were high, and the Broncos ultimately emerged victorious in a closely contested battle.
Darian Mensah was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for an impressive 384 yards and three touchdowns. His ability to connect with receivers downfield was pivotal, as he consistently moved the chains and put points on the board when it mattered most. Mensah's command of the offense showcased why he is one of the league's top quarterbacks.
On the defensive side, the Broncos made critical stops that swung momentum in their favor. The turning point came late in the third quarter, when Denver's defense forced a key turnover, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead. This defensive stand proved crucial, as it shifted the momentum and ultimately secured Denver's hard-fought win over New England.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darian Mensah | QB | 32 | 25 | 384 | 3 | 1 | 134.8 |
| Joe Milton III | QB | 28 | 19 | 169 | 2 | 0 | 107.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jermiyah Love | HB | 21 | 130 | 6.2 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Percy Harvin | HB | 17 | 57 | 3.4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Milton III | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 6 | 138 | 23.0 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Malachi Toney | WR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Jalin Reed | TE | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts | TE | 7 | 47 | 6.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Percy Harvin | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Jermiyah Love | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dominick Lindsay | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Simpson | SAM | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen | DT | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie Collins Sr | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vernon Hargreaves III | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDGE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Cushing | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Krew Jones | LEDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Thornton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreak Sapp | LEDGE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dasan Mccullough | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Cumberland | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Everson Griffen | REDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr. | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Boston | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Higgins | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kentrell Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Cordova | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.R. Paulson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 3 | 4 | 3 | 54 |

