Denver
Broncos
4-2
28
FINAL
17
Arizona
Cardinals
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 7 matchup of the 2026 season, the Denver Broncos topped the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 28-17. This victory not only boosts Denver's playoff aspirations but also showcases their offensive and defensive prowess as they continue to solidify their standing in the league.
Leading the charge for the Broncos was quarterback Bo Nix, who delivered a standout performance with 230 passing yards and three touchdown passes. Nix also contributed on the ground, adding 50 rushing yards to his impressive stat line. Tight end Evan Engram was a reliable target, racking up 92 receiving yards and helping to create crucial scoring opportunities.
Defensively, the Broncos asserted their dominance, highlighted by standout performances from linebacker Alex Singleton, who recorded seven total tackles, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II, who snagged two crucial interceptions. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when Surtain's second interception halted a promising Cardinals drive, allowing Denver to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 230 | 3 | 1 | 132.9 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 229 | 2 | 4 | 68.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 11 | 30 | 2.7 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 6 | 1.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 73 | 0 | 73 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 32 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Reggie Virgil | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 12 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 14 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 14 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 32 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Key | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roy Lopez | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Asamoah II | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Blake Gillikin | P | 1 | 1 | 2 | 31 |

