Denver
Broncos
3-3
30
FINAL
0
Arizona
Cardinals
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Denver Broncos shut out the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 30-0, marking a crucial Week 7 victory in the 2026 season. The Broncos showcased their strength on both sides of the ball, solidifying their position as a playoff contender while the Cardinals struggled to find any rhythm throughout the game.
Cam Ward led the charge for Denver, throwing for 241 yards and a touchdown, while De'Von Achane contributed on the ground with 67 rushing yards. Chris Olave shined in the receiving game, racking up 94 yards, providing Ward with a reliable target. The Broncos' offense consistently moved the chains, keeping the Cardinals' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Broncos were equally impressive, limiting Arizona to a complete shutout. Kyle Hamilton's interception highlighted a strong secondary effort, while the defensive line applied pressure throughout, forcing the Cardinals to abandon their game plan. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Denver's defense intercepted a pass, leading to a touchdown that put the game firmly in their control.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 34 | 25 | 241 | 1 | 0 | 102.6 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 28 | 13 | 114 | 0 | 1 | 42.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 16 | 67 | 4.2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 10 | 41 | 4.1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Andrew Beck | FB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 9 | 94 | 10.4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Settle Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Araiza | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 39 |

