Broncos at Cardinals
Denver Broncos 53, Arizona Cardinals 34 · LongHallML
Final Score
Broncos 53 7 TD · 1 FG · 6 XP
Cardinals 34 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPBo Nix 316 yds passingJonah Coleman 125 yds rushingIsaac TeSlaa 109 yds receivingBudda Baker 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 471 · 389Passing yards 316 · 267Rushing yards 155 · 122Completions 31/40 · 26/36Yards per carry 7.4 · 6.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a high-scoring affair, the Denver Broncos topped the Arizona Cardinals 53-34 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. The victory puts the Broncos in a strong position as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations, showcasing their offensive firepower in a game that was pivotal for both teams.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for an impressive 316 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect with receivers downfield. Jonah Coleman also had a standout performance on the ground, rushing for 125 yards, which helped establish a balanced offensive attack. Meanwhile, Isaac TeSlaa was a bright spot for the Cardinals, accumulating 109 receiving yards in a losing effort, but it was not enough to keep pace with Denver's relentless scoring.
Defensively, the Broncos made their mark with Nik Bonitto's three sacks, applying consistent pressure on the Cardinals' offense. The game's turning point came when Bonitto's relentless pursuit of the quarterback led to a key turnover, allowing the Broncos to extend their lead and seize control of the game. Despite Budda Baker's two interceptions for Arizona, the Broncos' defensive efforts ultimately sealed the deal, ensuring a decisive victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 31/40 | 78% | 316 | 5 | 2 | 118.3 |
Cardinals | ||||||
| Carson BeckQB | 26/36 | 72% | 267 | 2 | 0 | 111.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Jonah ColemanHB | 14 | 125 | 8.9 | 65 | 2 | 30 | 1 |
| Bo NixQB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam PrenticeFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cardinals | |||||||
| Michael WilsonWR | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 53 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 18 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 9 | 23 | 2.6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Carson BeckQB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 9 | 101 | 11.2 | 25 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 43 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 13 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Adam PrenticeFB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Christian KirkWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Cardinals | |||||||
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 7 | 109 | 15.6 | 43 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 17 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kendrick BourneWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James ConnerHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Amani HookerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cardinals | |||||
| Budda BakerSS | 5 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas VCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody SimonWILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel BurkeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 6 | 57 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Cardinals | |||
| Chad RylandK | 2/2 | 4 | 56 |
