Denver
Broncos
3-0
70
FINAL
56
Atlanta
Falcons
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 showdown, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 70-56. Both teams entered the game looking to build momentum for the season, but it was the Broncos who ultimately emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Lamar Jackson delivered an impressive performance for the Falcons, throwing for 473 yards and an astounding seven touchdown passes, showcasing his elite arm talent and playmaking ability. Meanwhile, the Broncos found a strong ground game led by Chase Brown, who rushed for 124 yards, adding a physical presence that complemented their aerial attack.
Defensively, the Broncos had key contributions from LJ McCray, who recorded two sacks to disrupt Atlanta's rhythm, while Travis Hunter secured an interception for the Falcons. However, it was the Broncos' ability to force turnovers and apply pressure that proved crucial. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Denver's defense stepped up, allowing their offense to capitalize and maintain the lead, ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 31 | 17 | 55% | 473 | 7 | 0 | 139.4 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 32 | 23 | 72% | 383 | 5 | 1 | 138.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 124 | 20.7 | 5 | 2 | 96 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 14 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 6 | 185 | 30.8 | 65 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 157 | 39.3 | 30 | 2 | 65 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 8 | 136 | 17.0 | 42 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 52 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 48 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 38 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 9 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LJ McCray | REDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Thornton | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anto Saka | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Sanchez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julio Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Loren Strickland | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Carniro | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |

