Buffalo
Bills
6-6
14
FINAL
26
Denver
Broncos
9-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos topped the Buffalo Bills 26-14 in a critical Week 16 matchup that solidifies their playoff positioning as the season winds down. With both teams vying for a better seed, the Broncos executed their game plan effectively, keeping their postseason hopes alive with this important victory.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make key plays when it mattered most. Running back Bijan Robinson added a strong ground game with 87 rushing yards, while wide receiver Ryan Flournoy was a reliable target, racking up 91 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Bills' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial stops, highlighted by Bobby Brown III's two sacks and an interception from CJ Allen that shifted momentum. The game's turning point came in the second quarter, when Denver's defense stifled a potential scoring drive from Buffalo, allowing the Broncos to extend their lead and maintain control. Kaden Elliss of the Bills recorded six tackles, but it wasn't enough to counter Denver's relentless pressure and takeaways, as the Broncos ultimately secured the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 15 | 9 | 60% | 166 | 2 | 0 | 137.7 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 138 | 1 | 2 | 56.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 14 | 87 | 6.2 | 15 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 10 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 9 | 61 | 6.8 | 10 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 57 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 13 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 43 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Demarcus Robinson | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Amos | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Fuller | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khaleke Hudson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

