Buffalo
Bills
12-1
35
FINAL
21
Denver
Broncos
8-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a critical Week 16 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Denver Broncos 35-21, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. The Bills showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, while the Broncos fought hard but ultimately fell short in their bid for postseason relevance.
Buffalo’s offense was led by a powerful ground game featuring Nick Singleton, who rushed for 93 yards and contributed significantly to the Bills' scoring efforts. Quarterback play was pivotal as well, with Buffalo establishing a balanced attack that kept the Broncos' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Denver's Will Levis threw for an impressive 312 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Rome Odunze for 102 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bills' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Bills were anchored by Dorian Williams, who had a standout performance with nine total tackles and 1.5 sacks, creating chaos in the Broncos' backfield. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Bills' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Buffalo to take control of the game and shift momentum. This defensive play set the tone for the rest of the match, ultimately leading to the Bills' decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Levis | QB | 39 | 28 | 312 | 2 | 0 | 112.3 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 37 | 20 | 234 | 1 | 0 | 82.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 14 | 93 | 6.6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 16 | 68 | 4.3 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 12 | 29 | 2.4 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Levis | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 7 | 102 | 14.6 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 8 | 71 | 8.9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 9 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod Woodson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 54 |

