Tennessee
Titans
11-7
21
FINAL
45
Denver
Broncos
11-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos topped the Tennessee Titans 45-21 in the Divisional Round of the 2026 season, securing their spot in the next stage of the playoffs. The win solidifies Denver's status as a formidable contender, showcasing their offensive firepower and strategic prowess on the field.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford was the star of the night, throwing for 310 yards and five touchdowns, leading a high-octane offense that overwhelmed the Titans' defense. Running back Alvin Kamara added a dynamic element to the ground game with 119 rushing yards, while wide receiver Michael Pittman had a standout performance, racking up 208 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Broncos' scoring drives.
Defensively, the Broncos were equally impressive, with Charvarius Ward Sr. snagging an interception to halt a potential Titans rally. Dre Greenlaw led the team with eight total tackles, creating pressure that forced Tennessee into difficult situations. The turning point came in the second quarter when Stafford connected with Pittman for a long touchdown, giving Denver a commanding lead that the Titans could never overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 310 | 5 | 0 | 130.9 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 41 | 22 | 54% | 261 | 1 | 1 | 71.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 12 | 119 | 9.9 | 81 | 0 | 71 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 17 | 89 | 5.2 | 21 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 14 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | HB | 7 | 16 | 2.3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 12 | 208 | 17.3 | 100 | 3 | 61 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 15 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 16 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Demarcus Robinson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uchenna Nwosu | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A.J. Epenesa | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edefuan Ulofoshio | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 48 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

