Denver
Broncos
1-0
43
FINAL
35
Cleveland
Browns
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the Denver Broncos topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 43-35, marking an important early-season victory for Denver. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but the Broncos ultimately emerged victorious in a game that had playoff implications written all over it.
Bo Nix led the charge for the Broncos, throwing for four touchdown passes and keeping the Cleveland defense on its heels throughout the match. Taylen Green put up a commendable effort for the Browns, racking up 282 passing yards, while Denzel Boston was a standout receiver, amassing 150 yards and a touchdown. Jaydon Blue contributed on the ground with 54 rushing yards, but it was the aerial attack that defined the game.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Nik Bonitto was a force, registering 2.5 sacks, while Isaiah Bolden's timely interception sealed the deal late in the fourth quarter. The turning point came when Bolden picked off Green, allowing the Broncos to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 27 | 12 | 282 | 3 | 3 | 80.0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 23 | 14 | 258 | 4 | 2 | 102.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 14 | 54 | 3.9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 22 | 2 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Boston | WR | 7 | 150 | 21.4 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 113 | 28.3 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 107 | 35.7 | 1 | 58 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Dallen Bentley | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Colbert | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 49 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |

