Buffalo
Bills
6-8
14
FINAL
35
Denver
Broncos
10-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Denver Broncos overcame the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 35-14, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season nears its conclusion. This victory was crucial for Denver, who aimed to maintain momentum heading into the postseason.
Leading the charge for the Broncos was quarterback Bo Nix, who showcased his prowess with 190 passing yards and three touchdown passes. His connection with tight end Evan Engram was particularly effective, as Engram racked up 104 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, the Bills struggled to establish a ground game, with James Cook III managing only 39 rushing yards.
Defensively, Alex Singleton was a standout for the Broncos, making an impact with four total tackles and an impressive three interceptions, which were pivotal in shifting the game's momentum. Denver's defense not only stifled Buffalo's offensive efforts but also created key turnovers that contributed to their commanding lead. The turning point came early in the second half when Singleton's third interception set up another touchdown drive, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Bills.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 16 | 12 | 75% | 190 | 3 | 0 | 153.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 13 | 54% | 157 | 2 | 5 | 62.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 39 | 4.9 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Engram | TE | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 71 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 12 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 24 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 29 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mitch Wishnowsky | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

