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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals 20-17 in a tightly contested Week 7 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams fighting for playoff positioning, this game was crucial for momentum heading into the second half of the season.
Offensively, the Broncos were led by quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to capitalize on key opportunities. Bijan Robinson had a strong performance on the ground, racking up 98 rushing yards, while Ryan Flournoy stood out in the receiving game with 90 yards, providing crucial support for Ward's efforts.
Defensively, the Broncos made their presence felt with standout performances from Trey Amos, who recorded 12 total tackles, and Brian Branch, who intercepted a critical pass. The game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when Branch's interception halted a promising Cardinals drive, allowing Denver to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 52 | 33 | 63% | 254 | 1 | 1 | 73.7 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 187 | 2 | 0 | 108.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 12 | 98 | 8.2 | 35 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 22 | 65 | 3.0 | 24 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 62 | 1 | 59 | 2 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 13 | 87 | 6.7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Amos | CB | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | SAM | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 47 |

