Chicago
Bears
5-11
0
FINAL
13
Denver
Broncos
8-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a Week 16 showdown, the Denver Broncos topped the Chicago Bears with a final score of 13-0, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. This victory not only boosts Denver's confidence but also puts them in a favorable position heading into the final stretch of the season.
Quarterback DJ Lagway led the charge for the Broncos, throwing for 204 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. Trey'Dez Green was Lagway's top target, racking up 82 receiving yards, while the ground game struggled, with Nate Frazier managing only 9 rushing yards. Despite the limited production on the ground, Denver's passing attack proved sufficient to secure the win.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Nik Bonitto making his presence felt by recording two sacks, while Jahdae Barron anchored the unit with four total tackles. The turning point came when Jalyn Armour-Davis intercepted a pass, halting a potential scoring drive from the Bears and maintaining Denver's momentum. Overall, the Broncos' defense played a pivotal role in this shutout victory, completely stifling Chicago's offense throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Lagway | QB | 18 | 13 | 204 | 1 | 0 | 128.0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 16 | 10 | 87 | 0 | 1 | 50.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 7 | 2 | 0.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mario Carver | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 1 | 21 | 2 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bryce Ford-Wheaton | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mario Carver | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Bonitto | REDGE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalyn Armour-Davis | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Boubacar Traore | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miles Scott | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri Washington | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

