Denver
Broncos
2-3
36
FINAL
18
Detroit
Lions
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 15 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Detroit Lions with a final score of 36-18, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season draws to a close. The victory not only showcased Denver's offensive prowess but also highlighted their defensive capabilities against a struggling Lions team.
Bo Nix was the standout performer for the Broncos, throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for an impressive 139 yards, effectively leading his team on both the ground and through the air. Adam Trautman contributed significantly in the receiving game, racking up 68 yards, while the balanced offensive attack kept the Lions' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Broncos were dominant, with Patrick Surtain II making a significant impact by snagging two interceptions to halt Lions' drives. Alex Singleton added to the pressure with a sack, and while Brian Branch led the Lions' defense with three tackles, it was Denver's defensive plays that turned the tide of the game. The Broncos' ability to capitalize on turnovers and maintain control in critical moments ultimately sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quan Cohen | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 221 | 1 | 4 | 66.8 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 16 | 13 | 81% | 160 | 2 | 1 | 121.8 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 139 | 69.5 | — | 2 | 87 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 3 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Quan Cohen | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Trautman | TE | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 43 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 18 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | — | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 65 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Judge | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 35 |

