Buffalo
Bills
3-11
17
FINAL
27
Denver
Broncos
8-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Buffalo Bills 27-17, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the regular season winds down. With both teams vying for crucial positioning, the Broncos delivered a strong performance at home to claim victory.
Alvin Kamara was the standout performer for Denver, rushing for an impressive 130 yards and contributing significantly to the team’s offensive rhythm. Tua Tagovailoa led the Bills with 214 passing yards, but he struggled to find the end zone, while Jordan Addison added 73 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to make plays. However, the Bills could not muster enough firepower to overcome the Broncos' balanced attack.
Defensively, the Broncos stepped up when it mattered most, with Beanie Bishop Jr. notching a key sack and Talanoa Hufanga securing an interception that shifted momentum in favor of Denver. The turning point came in the second half when Hufanga's pick halted a promising Buffalo drive, allowing the Broncos to extend their lead and ultimately seal the game. The Bills' inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities proved costly, as Denver's defense stifled their efforts down the stretch.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 32 | 21 | 66% | 214 | 0 | 1 | 71.6 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 28 | 23 | 82% | 173 | 0 | 0 | 92.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 21 | 130 | 6.2 | 58 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 14 | 75 | 5.4 | 32 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | HB | 10 | 19 | 1.9 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyree Wilson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uchenna Nwosu | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Wilson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 34 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22 |

